bug detection

[bʌg dɪˈtɛkʃən]
nounpl: bug detections
detecção de erros
1. The process of identifying, locating, and finding defects or malfunctions (bugs) in software code or computer systems
Bug detection is a critical phase in software development to ensure quality and reliability.
A detecção de erros é uma fase crítica no desenvolvimento de software para garantir qualidade e confiabilidade.
2. Automated or manual techniques used by developers or testing tools to find programming errors before release
The team implemented bug detection tools to catch issues early in the development cycle.
O time implementou ferramentas de detecção de erros para identificar problemas no início do ciclo de desenvolvimento.
In the Brazilian tech industry, the English term 'bug detection' is widely used and recognized, even in Portuguese contexts. However, in formal documentation and academic settings, 'detecção de erros' or 'detecção de falhas' is preferred. The field of software quality assurance (QA) and testing is heavily influenced by English terminology in Brazil, so mixing English and Portuguese is common among developers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
error detectiondefect detectionfault detectionissue identificationdebugging
Antonyms / Antônimos
bug creationerror introduction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
detecção de erros
Most common and standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese tech industry
São Paulo
detecção de bugs
Often uses the English term 'bugs' directly in tech hubs
Rio de Janeiro
detecção de falhas
Alternative using 'falhas' (failures) is also acceptable
Portugal
detecção de erros/falhas
European Portuguese uses similar terms, sometimes 'deteção' without the second 'c'

Related Words

debuggingquality assurancesoftware testingcode reviewstatic analysisdynamic analysistest automation

Related Idioms & Phrases

catch bugs early
find the bug
squash a bug
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