Usually means: Off-by-one counting mistake.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (fencepost error)

▸ noun:  (programming) An off-by-one error arising from the fencepost problem.

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fence post, fence in, gatepost, fence line, fence, chainlink fence, doorpost, typographical error, picket fence, sunk fence, more...

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fence post, fence in, gatepost, fence line, fence, chainlink fence, doorpost, typographical error, picket fence, sunk fence, more...



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