softwaremending
nounUK /ˈsɒftweəˌmɛndɪŋ/
US /ˈsɔːftwɛrˌmɛndɪŋ/
Fixing broken computer programs so they work again.
The team spent the afternoon softwaremending the game after it kept crashing.
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2. The act of improving or polishing existing software without adding new features.
Their softwaremending made the app run faster without changing how it looks.
3. A branch of computer care focused on restoring old or damaged applications.
She studied softwaremending to bring vintage programs back to life.
4. The process of correcting small errors in a digital tool after users report problems.
Quick softwaremending stopped the login page from freezing.