The most expensive software bug in history...

Name: The most expensive software bug in history...
Uploaded: 2026-08-27T17:48:13.000Z
Channel: Fireship
Description: This Fireship video explains the infamous 2012 Knight Capital incident where a misconfigured feature flag caused $440 million in losses in 45 minutes. It serves as a cautionary tale for developers on the dangers of poorly managed feature flags and deployment practices, especially in financial systems.

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Fireship August 27, 2026

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This Fireship video explains the infamous 2012 Knight Capital incident where a misconfigured feature flag caused $440 million in losses in 45 minutes. It serves as a cautionary tale for developers on the dangers of poorly managed feature flags and deployment practices, especially in financial systems.