The Worst Typo I Ever Made

Why it was recommended

Tom Scott has a great video on his "Oh Shoot" moment

Recommendationrococosbasilisk · Original2020-08

What it covers

Tom Scott recounts the worst typo he ever made, a subtle mistake in code with destructive consequences at a previous job. It is a cautionary tale about irreversible. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Tom Scott

Length

11 min 25 sec

Year

2020

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