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fromInfoQ
3 months ago

How Meta Uses Precision Time Protocol to Handle Leap Seconds

Leap seconds are critical for time-sensitive systems, requiring precise handling to prevent errors.
Meta's algorithmic method improves PTP synchronization by introducing a Window of Uncertainty for leap seconds.
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fromMedium
6 months ago

Difference between UNIX Time and UTC

UTC is a global standard for timekeeping, determined by atomic clocks and expressed in relation to time offsets such as UTC+9 for Korean Standard Time.
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