Null Pointer Exception

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Definition

A dreaded scenario where your code tries to interact with something that doesn’t exist, like trying to have a conversation with a mannequin.

Etymology

From the concept of a 'null' or non-existent reference in programming.

Usage Example

I spent hours debugging before realizing it was a null pointer exception; it's like my code was ghosted,' grumbled Ava.