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USING NIX TO FUZZ TEST A PDF PARSER (PART ONE)

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This post discusses how Nix simplified fuzz testing by automating setup and execution with a single command. The process involved compiling the PDF reader from source, generating test inputs, and identifying bugs. Nix allows beginners to fuzz test efficiently and discover vulnerabilities in software.