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Error types (Logic (Common Logic Errors (Incorrect mathematical formulae,…
Error types
Logic
Will usually run normally but with some unexpected results.
Usually run normally while testing.
The code doesn't do what id should.
May sometimes cause a run-time error.
The syntax of the code is correct.
Common Logic Errors
Incorrect mathematical formulae
Misplaced bracket
Instructions written (and therefor executed) in the wrong order.
Incorrect conditions provided for loops/selection statements.
Run time
Program attempts impossible operation.
Usually detected while testing
Causes program to crash at run-time.
Common Run-time Errors
Attempts to reference array elements before they are initialised.
Calculating routes of a negative number.
Attempts to access non-existent file.
Overflow error - result of calculation is a number that is too large.
Division by zero.
Syntax
Usually detected during development.
Program will not be compiled.
Code does not follow the rules of the programming language.
Common Syntax Errors
Using variables without declaring them.
Incorrect spelling of variables names.
Passing incorrect/insufficient parameters.
Missing parts of multiline statements.
Data type mismatch.
Missing/extra brackets.