edge case
An "edge case" is a concept often used in software testing and engineering to describe scenarios that occur at the extreme ends of operational parameters.
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Definition
C1Software Testing
(technical)A scenario that occurs at the extreme limits of a system's operational parameters, often requiring special handling.
Example
- Developers need to consider edge cases to ensure the application behaves correctly under all conditions.
- An edge case for this program would be inputting the maximum allowable value.
B2General
(informal)An unusual or rare situation that falls outside normal conditions.
Example
- The team encountered an edge case that caused the system to crash unexpectedly.
- Edge cases can often reveal hidden bugs in the software.
Similar
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