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This article explores the challenge of grouping timestamp data across timezones in Google BigQuery. For Unix timestamp data stored in GMT/UTC, when users need to filter and group by local timezones (e.g., EST), BigQuery's standard SQL offers built-in timezone conversion functions. The paper details the usage of DATE, TIME, and DATETIME functions, with practical examples demonstrating how to convert timestamps to target timezones before grouping. Additionally, it discusses alternative approaches, such as application-layer timezone conversion, when direct functions are unavailable.

This article provides a detailed analysis of the common 'unexpected character' error in JavaScript's JSON.parse method, focusing on data type confusion and special character escaping. Through code examples and real-world cases, it explains the root causes of the error. It first distinguishes JSON strings from JavaScript objects, demonstrating correct parsing techniques; then, drawing from reference article cases, it discusses strategies for handling special characters in JSON data, including escape mechanisms and validation tools. Finally, it offers systematic debugging tips to help developers avoid similar issues and enhance JSON data processing capabilities.