Memory Safety

Rust Integer Overflow: Choosing the Right Arithmetic Contract

Rust Integer Overflow: Choosing the Right Arithmetic Contract

Rust’s integer methods make overflow explicit: wrap, report it, return None, clamp, or rely on an unsafe precondition. Learn when each contract …

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Integer Arithmetic Is Not Safe by Default: The Overflow Contract You Didn’t Define

Integer Arithmetic Is Not Safe by Default: The Overflow Contract You Didn’t Define

[Last update date: September 21, 2026]

Using integer arithmetic operations on integers introduces silent failure modes unless you define how overflow is handled. This article breaks down …

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The Silicon Limit: Why Floating-Point and Integer Math Fails Silently

The Silicon Limit: Why Floating-Point and Integer Math Fails Silently

Choosing the wrong data type is a silent killer in software. Explore the mechanics of integer overflow and floating-point precision loss to keep your …

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