Algorithm: how to check intersections of recurring events definitions?

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Published on 2010-05-25T11:25:38Z Indexed on 2010/05/25 11:31 UTC
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The question comes from MS Outlook calendar behavior.

Imagine I have two recurring events (starting from today): "each second Monday" and "every odd date". Is there any way to check intersections and/or find the first intersecting date algorithmically without brute-forcing over each date?

Definitions can be made in CRON's notations or ICal notation. I think it doesn't matter.

Are there any solutions for this in Gregorian calendar?

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