When Timer runs out — 32-bit timers causing another Y2K in Jan 2038
Only this “Y2K” in 2038 will be Very Real
Another looming problem — The “Next Next Big Gotcha” occurs when 32-bit time/counters “roll-over” — causing another Y2K all over again — The rollover of 32-bit Unix time (Unix Epoch) will occur on Tuesday, January 19, 2038, at precisely 03:14:07 UTC. This event marks the maximum value that can be represented using a 32-bit signed integer, after which the Unix time will overflow, causing potential issues in systems that rely on 32-bit Unix time for date and time calculations.
Originally posted in response to https://wp.4sci.org/2024/03/the-next-big-gotcha