Capterra Glossary
Bug
A bug is a problem that occurs in software or hardware. It can be caused by incorrect code, faulty equipment, or user error. Bugs can cause programs to crash, devices to malfunction, or data to be lost. Bugs are a common occurrence in technology, and they can sometimes be challenging to find and fix. They can also cause a lot of frustration for users trying to get their work done.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Bug
Businesses should make sure that they have a plan for dealing with bugs when they occur. This may include having dedicated staff members responsible for finding and fixing them and creating backup plans in case of system failures. If a bug goes unresolved for too long, it can cause serious damage to a company's bottom line.
Related Terms
- Synchronous
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Intranet
- Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Managed Service Provider (MSP)
- Haptics
- WAN (Wide-Area Network)
- Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
- Scalability
- Data Center
- Authorization
- Multitenancy