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Add future_datetime validator

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#447 opened on Nov 24, 2025

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Description

Implement a validator ensuring datetime is in the future.

Tasks:

  • Compare against current time at validation
  • Support optional offset (e.g., must be at least 1h in future)
  • Handle timezone considerations
  • Provide examples for scheduled events

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Research direction
Implement a future datetime validator by comparing the input time against current time at validation. Support an optional offset (e.g., at least 1 hour in the future). Handle timezone conversions by converting to UTC. Write tests for different cases.
Tech stack
go
Domain
backenddevops
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GoTerraform
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75