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Does the difference between bugs and defects matter?

Does the difference between bugs and defects matter?

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Does the difference between bugs and defects matter?

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- Does the difference between bugs and defects matter? A problem with software can be separated into two major classes, a bug and a defect. They're often conflated, but there are differences. Does it matter? Let's compare them. A bug is a mistake and is the result of a coding error. There could be a logical error, a problem with an algorithm, improper resource management, and so forth. There are lots of reasons for a bug to be written, an improperly named variable, an incorrect assumption, a logical fallacy, or a typo. Bugs can occur at all stages of development, including well after initial development. If a seeming innocuous software update to a package breaks the application, it's also a bug. On the other hand, a defect is when software deviates from software requirements. Defects are found after development has been completed, usually when comparing what was requested and what was actually completed. Examples of defects…

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