Programmers Should Never Trust Anyone, Not Even Themselves

undefined 1, 2024

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Programmers should maintain a healthy paranoia about their code's correctness. Even if the code passes tests, gets reviewer approval, and appears to work, it's not guaranteed to be bug-free. Challenges include ensuring it works under all conditions, recognizing that passing tests don’t prove the absence of bugs, and the endless task of verifying proofs of correctness. While absolute certainty is unattainable, risks can be mitigated through thorough understanding and diligent practices.

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