debugging

[/dɪˈbʌɡɪŋ/]
noun/gerund
depuração
1. The process of identifying and removing errors (bugs) from computer software or hardware
Debugging the code took longer than expected because the error was in an obscure function.
A depuração do código levou mais tempo do que o esperado porque o erro estava em uma função obscura.
2. The act of using tools and techniques to locate and fix problems in a program
The developer spent the afternoon debugging the application to find the memory leak.
O desenvolvedor passou a tarde fazendo depuração da aplicação para encontrar o vazamento de memória.
3. In general usage, the process of finding and correcting faults or problems
Debugging the system revealed several security vulnerabilities.
A depuração do sistema revelou várias vulnerabilidades de segurança.
Debugging is a fundamental concept in software development culture in both the USA and Brazil. The term 'debugging' originated from early computing when Grace Hopper literally removed a moth (bug) from a computer. In Brazilian tech culture, 'depuração' is the standard technical term used in software development companies, universities, and programming communities. The activity is seen as a critical part of professional software development, and programmers often spend significant time on debugging tasks.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
troubleshootingfixingerror correctionfault detection
Antonyms / Antônimos
introducing bugscorrupting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
depuração
Standard term used in software development contexts
São Paulo
depuração
Preferred technical term in major tech hubs
Rio de Janeiro
depuração
Same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
depuração
Also used, though sometimes 'correcção de erros' is preferred in older contexts

Related Words

bugdebuggererrortestingsoftware developmentcode review

Related Idioms & Phrases

debug the system
debugging session
debugging tools
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