Patching: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฉน
patching
[ หpรฆtสษชล ]
in software development
The process of making changes to source code in order to fix bugs or add new features. Patching involves modifying existing code without changing its fundamental structure.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I spent the whole day patching the software to resolve the security vulnerability.
- Patching is essential for maintaining the stability and functionality of the application.
general usage
The act of mending or repairing something, typically by covering a hole or a damaged area with a piece of material. Patching can also refer to the process of applying a temporary solution to a problem.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She patched up the hole in the roof to prevent the rain from leaking in.
- I quickly patched together a plan to address the immediate issue.
Translations
Translations of the word "patching" in other languages:
๐ต๐น remendo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Flicken
๐ฎ๐ฉ tambalan
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะฐัะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ ลatanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท reprise
๐ช๐ธ parche
๐น๐ท yama
๐ฐ๐ท ํจ์น
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑูุนุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zรกplata
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกplata
๐จ๐ณ ่กฅไธ
๐ธ๐ฎ krpanje
๐ฎ๐ธ plรกstur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะผะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฉแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yamaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ parche
Etymology
The term 'patching' originated from the Middle English word 'pacche,' meaning a piece of material used to mend a hole or cover a damaged area. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of making improvements or corrections. In the context of software development, 'patching' became associated with fixing bugs or vulnerabilities in code to enhance performance and security.
See also: patch, patched, patcher, patches, patchwork, patchy.