<P> A software bug is an error , flaw , failure or fault in a computer program or system that causes it to produce an incorrect or unexpected result , or to behave in unintended ways . The process of fixing bugs is termed `` debugging '' and often uses formal techniques or tools to pinpoint bugs , and since the 1950s , some computer systems have been designed to also deter , detect or auto - correct various computer bugs during operations . </P>
<P> A software bug is an error , flaw , failure or fault in a computer program or system that causes it to produce an incorrect or unexpected result , or to behave in unintended ways . The process of fixing bugs is termed `` debugging '' and often uses formal techniques or tools to pinpoint bugs , and since the 1950s , some computer systems have been designed to also deter , detect or auto - correct various computer bugs during operations . </P>
an error in software code is often called a
an error in software code is often called a
software bug
software bug