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[TRV] What is the origin of the term "bug" in the context of computer programming? (strawpoll.com)

submitted 1 year ago by Ategon@programming.dev to c/trivia@programming.dev

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Use the following link to guess an answer: https://strawpoll.com/w4nWrMRBdyA

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[–] Ategon@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago

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The answer was that It originated from a literal insect found inside a computer! The term bug was used a bit before that in other fields but thats what really started it for computer programming. 29/30 people got it right (97%)