what is the difference between a error,defect and a bug

Answer Posted / arun

Error :
• Programmatically mistake leads to error [ Developer ]
• Syntax error, logical error, runs time error, compilation error etc...
Bug:
• Mismatch between the Expected result & Actual result.
• Deviation from the expected result. [ Tester ]
• Anything that causes customer dissatisfaction.
Defect:
• Mismatch from the requirement / Specification
• Problem in algorithms leads to failure [Incorrect program]
• Eg: Add func  2+2 = 4 (correct); 2+2 = 0 (defect)
• Problem in algorithm leads to failure

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