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Using floating-point loop counters can lead to unexpected behavior.
Rule | Severity | Likelihood | Remediation Cost | Priority | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NUM09-J | Low | Probable | Low | P6 | L2 |
Automated Detection
Automated detection of floating-point loop counters is straightforward.
| Tool | Version | Checker | Description | ||||||
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| CodeSonar |
| PMD.Basic.DontUseFloatTypeForLoopIndices | Don't use float type for loop indices | ||||||
| Parasoft Jtest |
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| PB-NUM-FPLI |
| Do not use floating point variables as loop indices |
Related Guidelines
FLP30-C. Do not use floating-point variables as loop counters | |
Floating-point Arithmetic [PLF] |
Bibliography
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