Integer Overflow

Definition : Overflow the limitation of a program with an integer.

Limitations On Integers in C

In any language, not only C, have its own and . It has it's own limitation value. However, in can be limited by the program itself.

Min	Variable Type / Type Modifiers	Max
-32,768 bits	short	32,767 bits
-2,147,483,648	int	2,147,483,647
-9,223,372,036,854,775,808 bits	long	9,223,372,036,854,775,807 bits
0	unsigned short int	65,535
0	unsigned int	4,294,967,295
-128	signed char	127
0	unsigned char	255

This image hopefully helps you to understand the explaination below

For a better understanding on how it works, look at your analog clock. The clock has a limit of 12 numbers only. Let say the time right now is 9 am. In 12 hours, the clocks points back at number 9 but in pm. It does not point at number 21 right? Yeah that's how i understanding the limitations (i know it does not make sense, but why not 🤣)

Tips 📋

1. Knowing the limitation of the variable type is a must

2. Try to input something so that the variable will exceed the limit

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