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Common Coding Errors
The most common problem in code is something in a printf format string that was the wrong data type that could cause crashes, and the long tail of all the different little things that could go wrong there. Despite having good programmers, the code can still have errors, and developers should use static analyzers to avoid issues.
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The speaker discusses the potential role of AI in code generation and debugging, highlighting the benefits of static analyzers and the importance of learning from the game development industry.
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The speaker discusses the potential role of AI in code generation and debugging, highlighting the benefits of static analyzers and the importance of learning from the game development industry.
ChapterCommon Coding Errors
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Despite having good programmers, errors in code are inevitable.
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Despite having good programmers, errors in code are inevitable. The use of automated tools and guardrails can prevent these errors from causing problems in the long term, particularly for software that will be deployed widely.