Infinite loop is a programming concept where a sequence of instructions repeats endlessly because the termination condition is never reached. It's like being stuck in a time loop, except instead of reliving the same day over and over, you're reliving the same lines of code for eternity (or until the heat death of the universe, whichever comes first).

How to use it in a sentence

• "I accidentally created an infinite loop in my code and now my computer is stuck in a never-ending cycle of despair, much like my dating life."

• "I heard Facebook's recommendation algorithm got caught in an infinite loop, endlessly suggesting cat videos and conspiracy theories to users until their brains turned to mush."

If you actually want to learn more...

• Loop by Dan Weinreb: One of the designers of Common Lisp reflects on the controversial Loop macro, which he considers one of the language's worst flaws. It's a cautionary tale about the challenges of designing complex macros that violate established principles.

• 10 Ways to Leverage Resources at Your Company to Improve Your Programming Skills by Edmond Lau: This article provides practical strategies for improving your programming skills using resources available at your company, such as studying code from top engineers and seeking rigorous code reviews. It's like a cheat code for leveling up your coding abilities.

• Infinite Loop on Wikipedia: If you want a drier, more academic explanation of infinite loops, complete with fancy diagrams and mathematical notation, knock yourself out with this Wikipedia article. Just don't get stuck in an infinite loop of clicking on related links.

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