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Simon Michael 2024-06-01 09:34:51 -10:00
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@ -2738,6 +2738,7 @@ The meaning of secondary dates is up to you.
Eg it could be "primary = the bank's clearing date, secondary = date the transaction was initiated, if different".
In fact this feature usually adds confusion:
- You have to remember the primary and secondary dates' meaning, and follow that consistently.
- It splits your bookkeeping into two modes, and you have to remember which mode is appropriate for a given report.
- Usually your balance assertions will work with only one of these modes.
@ -2746,7 +2747,7 @@ In fact this feature usually adds confusion:
- It distracts new users and supporters.
- [Posting dates](#posting-dates) are simpler and work better.
So as of 2024, secondary dates are officially deprecated in hledger; consider using posting dates instead.
So as of 2024, secondary dates are officially deprecated in hledger; we recommend posting dates instead.
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