# Understanding Time - Leap Years, Leap Seconds, Time and Time Zones

> A proper understanding of time is very helpful for correctly handling time-related issues in work and life. For example, time representation and processing in computers, as well as time handling in databases and programming languages.

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A proper understanding of time is very helpful for correctly handling time-related issues in work and life. For example, time representation and processing in computers, as well as time handling in databases and programming languages. [**Read more**](https://vonng.com/en/db/reason-about-time/)