A dangling pointer is a flaw in object-oriented coding where a pointer object points to a non-existent object. This creates subtle bugs and security risks. Deleting the pointer instance solves the problem. Dangling pointers can cause quality issues and hackers can exploit them. They may not be detected for months or years. A dangling pointer […]
A dangling participle is a participle that modifies an unintended part of a sentence due to its placement. It can cause confusion and alter the meaning of a sentence. Usually, writers avoid them, but in some cases, a rewrite may not be necessary depending on the context. A dangling participle is a specific instance of […]
