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One interesting question they asked was about the use of assert in production C++ code and how it differs from runtime error handling. Specifically, they asked me to explain when it's appropriate to use assert, what happens to asserts in release builds, and what the implications are for debugging and system stability.
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Lead Software Engineer

Interviewed at GlobalLogic

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May 25, 2025

One interesting question they asked was about the use of assert in production C++ code and how it differs from runtime error handling. Specifically, they asked me to explain when it's appropriate to use assert, what happens to asserts in release builds, and what the implications are for debugging and system stability.

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