What is Bug?
An error or flaw in software that causes it to behave unexpectedly
Why It Matters
Bugs can range from minor annoyances to serious security vulnerabilities that need immediate fixing
Real-World Example
A form that crashes when you enter an emoji in the name field
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Related Terms
Debug
The process of finding and fixing bugs in your code
Error Handling
Code that gracefully manages problems instead of crashing or showing confusing messages
Testing
Verifying that your code works correctly through automated checks
Full-stack
Working on both the frontend (what users see) and backend (the server and database) of an application
TypeScript
JavaScript with added type checking that catches errors before your code runs
JavaScript
The programming language that makes websites interactive and dynamic