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World Congress 2026 Europe - Virtual Stage • Jul 3, 2026 • Session details

The Algorithm That Nearly Killed Me: When Testing Isn't Enough

Andrew Paul

Senior engineer Andrew Paul's insulin pump nearly killed him despite perfectly passing tests. Discover how to use property-based testing to catch chaotic edge cases before they become catastrophic.

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