Programmers often hold misconceptions about working with time, leading to potential pitfalls in software development. The article lists various false beliefs related to time zones, daylight saving time, date formats, and the accuracy of system clocks, emphasizing the complexities and variability inherent in handling time in programming.

Common misconceptions about null pointers among programmers are explored in depth, highlighting how these misunderstandings can lead to bugs and vulnerabilities. The article clarifies that dereferencing a null pointer does not always lead to program termination and discusses various nuances, including how different languages and platforms handle null pointers and undefined behavior.