What are logic errors?

Logic errors are mistakes in a program that occur when the code runs without crashing but produces incorrect results or behaves in a way that is not intended by the programmer. This type of error does not cause the program to terminate unexpectedly, which distinguishes it from syntax errors or runtime errors. Instead, the program continues to run, but it may yield unexpected outcomes due to flawed logic, such as incorrect calculations, poor conditional statements, or mismanaged loop functions.

In contrast, other types of errors involve different aspects of programming. For example, syntax errors are related to the structure of the code and occur when the compiler encounters code that does not conform to the expected language rules. Runtime errors are those that occur while the program is executing and can cause it to terminate prematurely, often due to invalid operations or resource issues. While incorrect function calls can lead to errors, they specifically fall under the category of syntax or runtime errors rather than logic errors, which are distinctly concerned with the absence of logical correctness in the program's flow or operations.