Definition of fencepost error
fencepost error
noun
- A problem with the discrete equivalent of a boundary condition, often exhibited in programs by iterative loops. From the following problem:
"If you build a fence 100 feet long with posts 10 feet apart, how many posts do you need?"
10 is an incorrect answer.More words meaning: computer slang
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