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Illustrative Explanation of Fault, Error, Failure, bug, and Defect in Software

Illustrative Explanation of Fault, Error, Failure, bug, and Defect in Software

Software do not always behave as expected. Mistakes in the implementation or in the requirements specification cause issues in software. The common terminologies used to describe software issues are Fault, Error, Failure, Bug and Defect.

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Software Development Tools: A Comprehensive Overview

Software Development Tools: A Comprehensive Overview

When I learn a programming language, one of the first things I try to understand is how to transform written code into a deployable (installable) and runnable artifact. I start by determining the programming language type, specifically whether a compilation step is required and if an interpreter is required at run time. Then, I look into the programming tools or toolchain necessary to build and package any application I develop.

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Elements of Computer Programs and Programming Languages

Elements of Computer Programs and Programming Languages

What can we liken computer programs to? To me, they’re like instruction manuals.

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Rust Coding Conventions and Learning Resources

Rust Coding Conventions and Learning Resources

What coding style should I adopt for my Rust code to ensure consistency with my favorite Rust libraries? Where can I learn to develop a specific application using Rust and which libraries should I utilize? How can I make the most of Rust development tools?

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