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Because this unordered property is often unexpected, problems can arise when programmers write code that compares floating-point values without considering the semantics of NaN. For example, input validation checks that fail to consider the possibility of a NaN value as input can produce unexpected results. See guideline rule "NUM11-J. Check floating-point inputs for exceptional values" for additional information.

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FE: Doomed test for equality to NaN

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[§4.2.3, "Floating-Point Types, Formats, and Values"

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