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The Unreachable Code Jedi Mind Trick

Java Programming Debugging Testing

3 months ago 116.6K views 0 shares

The Unreachable Code Jedi Mind Trick

The oldest trick in the developer handbook: wrapping problematic code in an if (true) block with a return statement instead of properly commenting it out. Top panel: Java compiler screaming "unreachable statement" because those Star Wars lightsaber sound effects will never execute after the return . Bottom panel: The developer feeling smug after "fixing" the issue by wrapping the return in an if (true) block, tricking the compiler into thinking those ridiculous sound effects might actually run someday. Nine years of software engineering experience and we're still pulling stunts like this instead of using version control like adults.

Terrible Auth: The Digital Doorman Who Always Says Yes

Security C++ Programming Debugging Testing

3 months ago 151.2K views 0 shares

Terrible Auth: The Digital Doorman Who Always Says Yes

The first part of this authentication function is actually doing its job—checking if the password matches. But then comes the security masterpiece: if (true == true) . Congratulations, you've created the digital equivalent of a bouncer who checks your ID and then lets you in anyway because "yep, gravity still works!" This function will authenticate literally anyone who gets past the first check... or fails it and just keeps trying. Security experts hate this one weird trick!