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A Fast 64-Bit Date Algorithm (30–40% faster by counting dates backwards)

benjoffe Sunday, November 23, 2025
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The article introduces a new algorithm called 'Fast Date 64' that can efficiently represent and work with calendar dates using a 64-bit integer. This method offers significant performance improvements compared to traditional date representations, making it suitable for high-performance applications and systems with strict memory and processing constraints.
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