Debugging

//diːˈbʌɡɪŋ// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The process of finding and resolving bugs or defects that prevent correct operation of computer software or a system. uncountable, usually
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of debug form-of, gerund, participle, present

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answerbottomclear upcrackdecipherdecode

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"Most developers hate debugging; it's more fun to create bugs than to correct them."

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