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What does "failure" mean in programming?
failure 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
The state or event of something not working correctly. A failure can refer to a test failure, a system failure, or a deployment failure. Understanding a failure requires finding its root cause.
Example
"Investigate the failure before rolling back."
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