When Warnings Become Errors - A Case-Study of Latent Bugs

Explore a case study of latent bugs in C++ and learn how updating compilers and using static analyzers can uncover obscure issues in large codebases. Discover real-world examples of bugs resolved before manifestation through modern tooling adoption. Gain insights into convincing management to invest in code health monitoring and compiler updates. Delve into the reasons behind modern compilers' reduced tolerance for unusual pointer conversions and ambiguous operator precedence. Benefit from the speaker's experience in navigating complex C++ projects and writing maintainable code. Learn practical strategies for improving code quality and reducing technical debt in multi-million line repositories.

When warnings become errors. A case-study of latent bugs (...) - Łukasz Kucharski - code::dive 2019