Software Unscripted cover image

Disassembling Languages with Matt Godbolt

Software Unscripted

CHAPTER

The Logic Behind NaN in Programming

The speakers delve into the behavior of NaN (Not a Number) in programming languages, explaining why NaN is not equal to NaN and the benefits of this behavior in bug detection. They also discuss the IEEE standard for NaN and the various representations of NaN. Additionally, they explore the use of pointers and NaNs in programming languages and the potential limitations and implications of relying on these tricks in code.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner