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There is a newer version: 10.2.0.105762

Why is this an issue?
With .NET Core the UnixEpoch field was introduced to DateTime and DateTimeOffset types. Using this field
clearly states that the intention is to use the beginning of the Unix epoch.
What is the potential impact?
You should not use the DateTime or DateTimeOffset constructors to set the time to the 1st of January 1970 to represent
the beginning of the Unix epoch. Not everyone is familiar with what this particular date is representing and it can be misleading.
How to fix it
To fix this issue, use the UnixEpoch field of DateTime or DateTimeOffset instead of the constructor.
Code examples
Noncompliant code example
void GetEpochTime()
{
    var epochTime = new DateTime(1970, 1, 1);
}

Compliant solution
void GetEpochTime()
{
    var epochTime = DateTime.UnixEpoch;
}

Resources
Documentation

   DateTime.UnixEpoch documentation 
   DateTimeOffset.UnixEpoch documentation 
   Unix time