Is it a Bug or an Error?
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A short opinion piece questioning whether the term 'bug' gives software engineers an unwarranted linguistic pass compared to other engineering disciplines. The author argues that software failures stem from human mistakes in requirements or implementation, not external forces, and asks whether replacing 'bug' with 'error' or 'mistake' would raise professional accountability and safety standards. Reader comments explore nuances between bugs, errors, design flaws, and industry-specific terminology.
