Debugging

Fixing Timezone Shifts (The 1-Hour Off Bug)

Detailed archival documentation on the mechanics of fixing timezone shifts (the 1-hour off bug).

Core Concepts

When dealing with calendar synchronization, understanding the raw data structure is critical. This section outlines the primary failure modes and standard implementations.

// Example Code Block BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Phone Calender Archive//EN END:VCALENDAR

Common Pitfalls

  • Assuming UTC is always sufficient without VTIMEZONE definitions.
  • Failing to handle EXDATEs in recurring series.
  • Truncating UID strings causing silent overwrites.

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