Programmer DD

Aug 16, 2024 · Backend Development

How a Hidden Uint Overflow Triggered Massive Traffic Spikes and the Memory‑Leak Mystery I Solved

This article recounts a developer's journey from a fresh graduate to a senior backend engineer, detailing two real‑world incidents—a pseudo‑memory‑leak in a C++ service and a uint overflow that caused traffic bursts—showing the analysis steps, code fixes, and lessons learned for reliable backend development.