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Pointer Validation

Definition

Ensuring that a pointer variable has the required properties for use.

There are 3 techniques in this category, Pointer Validation.

Name	ID	Definition	Synonyms
Pointer Validation	D3-PV	Ensuring that a pointer variable has the required properties for use.
- Memory Block Start Validation	D3-MBSV	Ensuring that a pointer accurately references the beginning of a designated memory block.
- Null Pointer Checking	D3-NPC	Checking if a pointer is NULL.	Nil Pointer Checking

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Guideline

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