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Test a custom input to verify an edge case (e.g. empty lists, negative numbers, duplicates).
This bug belongs to the logic errors pattern
The wrong operator, an inverted condition, a formula the right way round but backwards.
What went wrong: Direct comparison of floating point numbers can lead to inaccuracies due to their binary representation, causing the loop to never terminate.
The fix: Use an epsilon value to compare floating point numbers within a small range.
Remember: Always use an epsilon value when comparing floating point numbers for equality.
The pattern behind it: logic errors.
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