— Topic
Coding Standards
2 briefings
Undefined Behavior
The Silent Failure: Why 'Undefined' Remains Technology's Most Persistent Risk
Updates to technical standards in July 2025 reignite the debate over 'undefined behavior'-a coding state where logic breaks down, causing silent data loss and unpredictable system failures.
Dec 11, 2025
4 min read
Software Engineering
The Paradox of 'Undefined': How a Single Concept Shapes Digital Infrastructure
From the 'nasal demons' of C++ to the silent errors of JavaScript, the concept of 'undefined' remains a critical, often misunderstood pillar of modern software engineering.
Dec 11, 2025
3 min read