The bits that bite you

8 terms in this category.

404
also: 404 error, 404-ing
The error you get when a web page or API can't be found.
breaking change
An update to a tool or library that forces everyone using it to change their code.
bug
A mistake in the code that makes it misbehave.
debug
Figuring out why code isn't working and fixing it.
deprecation
When a feature is marked as old and scheduled for removal, so you should stop using it.
error
A message from the computer saying something went wrong.
log
A running record of what a program did, so you can look back and see what happened.
stack trace
A long error message that shows the chain of steps the program took before it broke.