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What does "crash" mean in programming?
crash is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A sudden, unexpected failure of a program that causes it to stop running. A crash can result from an unhandled exception, a segmentation fault, or running out of memory.
Example
"The app crashes when you submit the form with an empty email field."
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