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Convert Unix time in milliseconds or seconds

Timestamps are often represented in Unix time for several key reasons:

Simplicity

Counts seconds since January 1, 1970, making it easy to understand and manipulate.

Consistency

Provides a uniform time representation across systems, unaffected by time zones or calendar changes.

Standardization

Widely supported in computing, ensuring compatibility across platforms.

Calculation

Allows straightforward arithmetic operations for time differences.

Efficiency

Stores time as a single integer, conserving memory and computational resources.

Interoperability

Facilitates seamless data exchange between systems and languages.