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Edge case

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A boundary condition or unusual input scenario that tests the limits of an algorithm or program, such as zero, single elements, or maximum values.

AP course connection

Topic 2.12: 2.12 Informal Code Analysis

Unit 2

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