rustLogic errorMedium

Unexpected behavior in integer addition with large values

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What it should do

Add two large integers and return the result. Example: f(x, y) -> x + y

What happens instead

In debug mode, the program panics with 'attempt to add with overflow'. In release mode, the result wraps around unexpectedly.

fn add_large_numbers(a: u32, b: u32) -> u32 {
    a + b
}

fn main() {
    let result = add_large_numbers(u32::MAX, 1);
    println!("Result: {}", result);
}

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rustLogic errorMedium

Unexpected behavior in integer addition with large values

Time: 0:00

BugFind the bug and fix the code

What it should do

Add two large integers and return the result. Example: f(x, y) -> x + y

What happens instead

In debug mode, the program panics with 'attempt to add with overflow'. In release mode, the result wraps around unexpectedly.

fn add_large_numbers(a: u32, b: u32) -> u32 {
    a + b
}

fn main() {
    let result = add_large_numbers(u32::MAX, 1);
    println!("Result: {}", result);
}

Test a custom input to verify an edge case (e.g. empty lists, negative numbers, duplicates).

⏱️0:00

Hints

🏆 0 hints = Flawless Solve

Think & Test Cooldown

2:00 remaining

Take a moment to read the bug symptom and trace the code with Run & Check before unlocking Hint 1.

Hint 2

Unlocks after Hint 1

Hint 3

Unlocks after Hint 2

This bug belongs to the logic errors pattern

The wrong operator, an inverted condition, a formula the right way round but backwards.

Learn the logic errors pattern Step through your own code

Unexpected behavior in integer addition with large values

What it should do

What happens instead

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Unexpected behavior in integer addition with large values

What it should do

What happens instead

More logic errors to practise