bug fix

Software error correction

A bug fix is a correction to a software error or flaw.

Programmers discover bugs through testing or user reports, then release fixes—often bundled into patches or updates: The latest version includes several bug fixes.

Also written as one word: bugfix.

Related
  • patchMaterial covering damage
  • debugRemove software errors
  • hotfixEmergency software repair
  • codeSymbolic communication system
  • crashSudden violent impact

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code change purpose

bug fixenhancement

Increase in quality

feature request · feature · improvement · upgrade · refactor

software quality direction

bug fixregression

Return to former state

defect · bug · degradation · software bug · glitch

problem lifecycle

bug fixbug

Crawling creature or defect

bug report · defect · issue · error · problem

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