Bug

By Miranda Dulin

Published in Glossary

November 30, 1899

1 min read

Definition of Bug

A bug is an unexpected behavior identified after a user story has been complted and accepted by the Product Owner.

Back of a vocabulary card for the term Bug

Example Sentence

How did this bug sneak through to production?

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Significance

The term “bug” carries significant weight in software development, with teams interpreting it variably based on their workflow. It becomes a quality indicator, leading some teams to establish rigid definitions (aka “Definition of Bug”) akin to “Definition of Done” or “Definition of Ready.” However, fixating on resolving every bug might deviate from delivering customer value. Navigating how to approach bugs compared to other tasks poses a challenge agile teams face. Understanding its nuances is vital for teams aiming to strike a balance between perfection and delivering tangible value.