Falsehoods
A curated list of falsehoods programmers believe in, covering topics from names and dates to networks and geography.
What is Falsehoods?
Awesome Falsehoods is a curated GitHub repository that collects articles and resources documenting common false assumptions—"falsehoods"—that programmers believe about various topics. It addresses misconceptions in areas like names, dates, addresses, and networks, which can lead to software bugs when implemented. The project helps developers recognize edge cases and build more robust, inclusive applications.
Software developers, engineers, and technical leads who design or implement systems handling real-world data like user input, internationalization, or domain-specific logic. It's particularly valuable for those building applications with global reach or complex validation requirements.
Developers choose Awesome Falsehoods because it provides a centralized, community-vetted resource to anticipate and avoid common pitfalls that aren't covered in standard documentation. Its curated format saves research time and helps teams proactively design for edge cases rather than fixing bugs later.
Overview
😱 Falsehoods Programmers Believe in
Use Cases
Best For
- Designing validation logic for user input like names, emails, or phone numbers
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