What are the differences between these three words Error,
Defect and Bug.

Answer Posted / mk

Error /Bug are same meaning error is a logical term and bug
is urological term
Error: The deviation from the required logic, syntax or
standards/ethics is called as error.

There are three types of error. They are:



Syntax error (This is due to deviation from the syntax of
the language what supposed to follow).
Logical error(This is due to deviation from the logic of
the program what supposed to follow)
Execution error (This is generally happens when you are
executing the same program, that time you get it.)


Defect:- when any error find by a tester then it is called a
defect

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