Debugging: meaning, definitions and examples
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debugging
[ dɪˈbʌɡɪŋ ]
software development
The process of identifying and fixing errors, bugs, or defects in computer programs.
Synonyms
bug fixing, error fixing, troubleshooting
Examples of usage
- After hours of debugging, the software engineer finally found the source of the problem.
- Debugging is an essential step in the software development lifecycle.
general
The act of removing faults or defects from a system.
Synonyms
defect elimination, fault removal, problem-solving
Examples of usage
- Debugging a malfunctioning machine requires patience and attention to detail.
- Effective debugging can significantly improve the performance of a system.
software development
To identify and correct errors, bugs, or defects in computer programs.
Synonyms
fix errors, rectify bugs, troubleshoot
Examples of usage
- The programmer spent the entire afternoon debugging the code.
- Debugging is a crucial skill for software developers.
Translations
Translations of the word "debugging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 depuração
🇮🇳 डिबगिंग (Debugging)
🇩🇪 Fehlersuche
🇮🇩 debugging
🇺🇦 налагодження
🇵🇱 debugowanie
🇯🇵 デバッグ (Debaggu)
🇫🇷 débogage
🇪🇸 depuración
🇹🇷 hata ayıklama
🇰🇷 디버깅 (Dibeoging)
🇸🇦 تصحيح الأخطاء (Tashih al-akhṭāʾ)
🇨🇿 ladění
🇸🇰 ladenie
🇨🇳 调试 (tiáoshì)
🇸🇮 razhroščevanje
🇮🇸 aflúsun
🇰🇿 қателерді түзету (qatelerdi tuzetu)
🇬🇪 ქართულად (qartulad)
🇦🇿 səhvləri düzəltmək
🇲🇽 depuración
Word origin
The term 'debugging' originated in the early days of computing when an actual bug (a moth) caused a malfunction in the Harvard Mark II computer in 1947. Since then, debugging has become an essential part of software development to ensure the proper functioning of computer programs.
See also: debug.