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firebug

[ ˈfaɪərbʌɡ ]

Noun

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insect

A firebug is a small red and black insect of the family Pyrrhocoridae, known for its bright coloration and association with fire.

Synonyms

Pyrrhocoridae, Pyrrhocoris apterus, red soldier bug

Examples of usage

The firebug is also known as the Pyrrhocoris apterus.
Firebugs are commonly found in Europe and Asia.
The firebug feeds on plant sap and can be considered a pest in agriculture.
The bright red and black coloration of the firebug serves as a warning to predators.
In some cultures, the firebug is associated with good luck.

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software

In the context of software development, a firebug is a tool used for debugging web pages. It allows developers to inspect HTML and CSS elements, debug JavaScript code, and monitor network activity.

Synonyms

debugging tool, developer tool, web debugger

Examples of usage

The developer used a firebug to identify and fix a CSS styling issue on the website.
With the help of firebug, the team was able to pinpoint the source of a JavaScript error.
Firebug was a popular tool among web developers for its debugging capabilities.
Using firebug, developers can analyze the performance of web pages and optimize them for speed.
The firebug extension was available for Mozilla Firefox browser.

Translations

Translations of the word "firebug" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inseto de fogo

🇮🇳 आग का कीड़ा

🇩🇪 Feuerkäfer

🇮🇩 serangga api

🇺🇦 вогняний жук

🇵🇱 pluskwiak

🇯🇵 火虫

🇫🇷 insecte de feu

🇪🇸 bicho de fuego

🇹🇷 ateş böceği

🇰🇷 불벌레

🇸🇦 حشرة النار

🇨🇿 ohnivý brouk

🇸🇰 ohnivý chrobák

🇨🇳 火虫

🇸🇮 ognjeni hrošč

🇮🇸 eldflug

🇰🇿 от жәндігі

🇬🇪 ცეცხლის ხოჭო

🇦🇿 od böcəyi

🇲🇽 bicho de fuego

Word origin

The term 'firebug' has dual origins. In the entomological context, it refers to the brightly colored insect known for its association with fire. The name likely comes from the insect's coloration resembling flames. In the software development context, 'firebug' originated as the name of a popular extension for the Mozilla Firefox browser, used for debugging web pages. The tool's name may have been inspired by the insect's association with fire, reflecting its role in identifying and 'burning out' bugs in web code.