Integer

last modified: October 23, 2025

Extreme Integers – Doom from Below

Posted on 2022-09-04— C++, Improve your Code, Learn

I take you on a short, pragmatic journey into C++ integer pitfalls—why signed and unsigned types behave oddly, how literals, negation and overflow can bite, and simple tests to reveal compiler quirks. If you work in embedded or systems code, please read the full post for examples and guidance.

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Real Time Counter and Integer Overflow

Posted on 2019-07-10— C++, Improve your Code, Learn

I walk you through how real-time counters work, why integer overflow is usually harmless when you treat time as relative, and practical, Arduino-ready comparisons and code examples to avoid timing mistakes. If you want concrete patterns and simple tests, read the full post.

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