Defect

What is a Defect?

A software bug arises when the expected result don't match with the actual results. It can also be error, flaw, failure, or fault in a computer program. Most bugs arise from mistakes and errors made by developers, architects.

Following are the methods for preventing programmers from introducing bugs during development:

• Programming Techniques adopted

• Software Development methodologies

• Peer Review

• Code Analysis

Common Types of Defects

Following are the common types of defects that occur during development:

• Arithmetic Defects

• Logical Defects

• Syntax Defects

• Multithreading Defects

• Interface Defects

• Performance Defects