bugfixing

noun
UK /ˈbʌɡˌfɪksɪŋ/
US /ˈbʌɡˌfɪksɪŋ/

The act of finding and fixing mistakes in computer programs.

The team spent the whole afternoon bugfixing before the game launch.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of repairing small faults in any machine or system.

Regular bugfixing kept the old printer working for years.

3. A session or period dedicated to correcting problems in a project.

We scheduled a bugfixing day to clean up the app.

4. The work of a person who specializes in resolving defects.

Her job is mostly bugfixing for the company's website.