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Bug Vs Features

Bug vs Feature: The Most Confused Concept in Tech


In every IT project, there's one old debate that refuses to die:

**"Is this a bug… or is it a feature?"**


What appears to be an innocuous question tends to become heated debates between developers, testers, product managers, and end users. Reality check: **If your user is lost — it's an issue.**

What is a Bug?


A **bug** is a surprise behavior or mistake in your application that keeps it from doing what it's supposed to do.

It can be:


* A button that does not work

* A crashing page

* Inaccurate data displaying

* Or any behavior that doesn't meet the documented requirement


**In short:**

*A bug violates your product promise.*

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 What is a Feature?


A **feature** is an intentional, designed functionality introduced to enhance your product's value or user experience.


It may be:


* A new payment method

* Dark mode feature

* Auto-save for forms

* Or an AI chatbot in your app


**In short:**

*A feature is an addition. A bug is a deficit.*


### ???? Why the Confusion Occurs


Here's why **Bug vs Feature** debates begin:


* **Inadequate documentation**

* **Changes made at the last minute**

* **Team miscommunication**

* **Failure to consider user feedback**


At times, the devs may reject a bug with the phrase *"It's working as designed"*, while users indicate it as a defect because it adversely impacts them.


**Keep in mind:**

???? If it confuses, irks, or slows down your user — it's as good as a bug, whether intentional or not.


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### ???? The Smart Way:


Stop arguing. Start watching.


**Ask yourself:**


* Is this behavior enhancing the user experience?

* Was this explicitly stated in the requirement document?

* Is this consistent on every platform?


If not — correct it.


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### ???? Last Thought:


**A bug, if overlooked, kills trust.

A feature, if misinterpreted, annoys users.**


Therefore, before releasing your next build, make sure your product does what your user is looking for — and not what you presume.


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## ???? Key Takeaway:


* ???? A **bug** destroys trust

* ???? A **feature** establishes it

* ???? If your user can't distinguish between the two — you're in deep trouble



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Khushboo Mishra
Manual Tester | QA Enthusiast

www.linkedin.com/in/khushboo-mishra-663584216/

khushboom099@gmail.com


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