Chapter 3 - Bug Catching: Quiz Time!

What is a bug in programming?: A bug in programming is a [Click to Reveal]

What is the difference between a bug and a feature? A bug is something that doesn't work, while a feature is something that you forgot to add.

What is a bug report? A bug report is what you get when you submit a bug to your IT department, but they're too busy playing Solitaire.

What are the most common bug types in software development? The most common bug types in software development are:

• 1. Syntax Errors (a.k.a. "I forgot to close the bracket")
• 2. Logic Errors (a.k.a. "I thought it was going to do that")
• 3. Runtime Errors (a.k.a. "I didn't think about that")
• 4. Heisenbugs (a.k.a. "I changed it and now it works")
• 5. Works-once-bug (a.k.a. "I fixed it, but it's not fixed now")

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