In the context of software development and quality assurance, the term "defects" refers to issues or problems in a software product. Defects are essentially faults or imperfections in the code or design that can lead to undesirable behavior, incorrect results, or failure of the software to meet its intended specifications.
Example:
Let's say a software application is designed to allow users to create and save documents. However, there's a defect in the code that causes the application to crash whenever a user tries to save a document. In this case, the defect is the specific flaw or error in the software that results in the unintended behavior (the application crashing).
During the software development life cycle, identifying and fixing defects is a crucial part of ensuring the quality of the final product. Teams often use testing processes to uncover defects, and once found, developers work to correct these issues to enhance the overall reliability and functionality of the software. The term "defect" is sometimes used interchangeably with "bug" in the software development context.
