Timestamp & Timezone Research

Original research backed by real API data, benchmark measurements, and Stack Overflow analysis. All data is sourced, dated, and reproducible.

Built by Michael Lip

Timestamp Research

Deep dives into timestamp formats, precision levels, common bugs, and API patterns.

API Timestamp Formats (2026) Side-by-side comparison of timestamp formats across 15+ popular APIs. Timestamp Format Encyclopedia 90+ formats across 10 languages, 8 databases, 15 APIs, and all major standards. Timestamp Bugs You'll Hit 15 real-world timestamp bugs that break production systems, with fix code. Timestamp Precision Guide Complete guide from seconds to nanoseconds with storage requirements and conversion formulas.

Timezone Research

Data-driven analysis of timezone complexity and API performance.

Timezone API Benchmark Real benchmark comparing 6 public timezone APIs by response time and features. Timezone Complexity Index Ranking 40 timezones by developer pain: DST rules, historical changes, ambiguous abbreviations.

Cron Research

Analysis of cron expression patterns and usage frequency.

50 Most Common Cron Schedules Frequency analysis of cron expressions with English translations and use cases.

All research uses real, verifiable data sources. Built by Michael Lip.