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Falsehoods programmers believe about null pointers
Null pointers look simple on the surface, and that’s why they’re so dangerous. As compiler optimizations, intuitive but incorrect simplifications, and platform-specific quirks have piled on, the odds of making a wrong assumption have increased, leading to the proliferation of bugs and vulnerabilities. This article…
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
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| Feb 1, 2025 | Falsehoods programmers believe about null pointers by HeliumHydride | 103 | 104 |
