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What does "hotfix" mean in programming?
hotfix 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
An urgent fix made directly to a production release without going through the normal development cycle. Hotfixes address critical bugs that cannot wait for the next scheduled release.
Example
"We shipped a hotfix at midnight to fix the payment processing error."
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