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The Origin of the Term 'Bug' in Software Development

This chapter explores the historical roots of the term 'bug' in computer science, highlighting a pivotal incident from the 1940s when an actual insect was discovered in a computer. It also covers Dr. Grace Hopper's role in popularizing the term in relation to software issues, concluding with an invitation for further discussion on testing and bugs.

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