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The Most Popular Bugs and Code Smells in C and C++

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Overview

Explore a comprehensive conference talk from Meeting C++ 2024 that delves into the most prevalent bugs and code smells found in C and C++ programming languages. Learn about statically detectable issues in real-world software projects, with data and statistics drawn from Sonar's databases. Discover challenging footguns that evade static detection, based on the speaker's expertise in developing program analyzers. Gain valuable insights into mitigation strategies and best practices for avoiding common pitfalls, while understanding how to leverage additional tooling when necessary. Master the art of developing high-quality, secure C++ software while reducing debugging time and developer stress. The presentation also addresses the ongoing debate about memory-unsafe languages, examining how modern C++ practices can help address security concerns raised by the US President's administration.

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The Most Popular Bugs and Code Smells in C and C++ - Philipp Dominik Schubert - Meeting C++ 2024

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