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Bug

Insect or error in a computer program.

beetle insect

A bug is a type of insect, typically with six legs and an exoskeleton. It can also refer to an error in a computer program.

Pronunciation

/bʌɡ/

Etymology

The term 'bug' in computer science is believed to originate from a moth found inside a Harvard Mark II computer relay.

Explain Like I’m 5

A bug can be a tiny insect that crawls around, or it can be an error in computer code that makes the program not work right.

Fun Facts

The term 'bug' in computing comes from a moth found stuck in a computer relay in 1947
Early computers were often the size of rooms
Some insects use camouflage to hide from predators

FAQ

What is a bug? It's an insect or an error in computer code
How do insects get their name? Some believe it comes from Old English words for 'monster' or 'demon'
What is a computer bug? It's an error that prevents software from working as expected

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

insect error glitch

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

insect error

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

ladybug aphid software bug

Indexes

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