bugfix
nounEtymology From bug + fix.
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Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences, Software A patch or change that fixes the unwanted behaviour caused by a bug.
- This close collaboration usually resulted in quick turnaround times where bugfixes or extensions were concerned.2003, Robert Baud, Marius Fieschi, The new navigators: from professionals to patients:
- The difference is that new commits are restricted: only bugfixes are allowed.2005, Joseph Feller, Perspectives on free and open source software: