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Jun 24, 2026 · Backend Development

Detecting C++ Memory Errors with AddressSanitizer

AddressSanitizer (ASan) is a fast runtime memory error detector for C/C++ that uses compiler instrumentation and shadow memory to catch heap, stack, and global out‑of‑bounds accesses, use‑after‑free, double‑free and leaks, with detailed reports and configurable options for debugging and CI.