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tempodox on Feb 2, 2021 | parent | context | favorite | on: Bad TypeScript Habits

Events that happen at a later time are called “younger”, not “older”. If you were born at a later date than me, you're younger than me.

bengalister on Feb 2, 2021 [–]

Yes, the logging event is younger, the timestamp displayed is of greater value. Considering the epoch time as the date of birth the displayed timestamp is older. Probably a translation issue from my native language.

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