software debugging

noun
UK /ˈsɒftweə dɪˈbʌɡɪŋ/
US /ˈsɔːftwer diːˈbʌɡɪŋ/

Software debugging is the job of finding and fixing mistakes in computer programs.

The team spent all afternoon software debugging before the game launch.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of locating and removing defects from a system so it runs correctly.

Software debugging revealed a memory leak in the app.

3. A step in development where programmers trace and repair faulty code.

Good software debugging saves hours of user complaints.

4. The practice of using tools to inspect and correct program errors.

She learned software debugging with a step-by-step debugger.