When making a mistake in a mathematical operation, a calculation error occurs.
An error is something wrong or wrong . It can be an action , a concept or a thing that was not done correctly.
For example: "I think coming to your house was a mistake" , "You made a mistake: three times eight is equal to twenty-four, and not twenty-six" , "The construction of this stadium was a mistake by the government since it squandered millions of dollars .
Error in mathematics, physics and writing
In mathematics and physics , error is the difference that arises between a measurement and reality. In this sense, both calculation errors (product of a failure in a mathematical operation) and experimental errors (since it is impossible to exercise precise control of a variable) or approximation errors can be made.
A writing error or typo arises when some information is included in a publication or documentation that is not accurate for spelling, conceptual or other reasons. The media often use what is called errata to correct errors in previous publications.
If a newspaper reports that a singer is 45 years old but, in reality, she is 39, the next day it can publish an errata to make clear what the correct age is and, in this way, correct its error.
Different types of errors can be recorded in computing.
Computer failures
In computing, there are basically two types of errors; the most commonly used term to refer to them is bug . This expression, which in English can mean insect , seems to have little in common with a program failure . In fact, there are various theories about the origin of the use of this word in such a context. The most curious of them says that Grace Hopper, creator of the first compiler for a programming language, discovered that a species of moth that had become trapped in a circuit caused inconsistencies in the system.
The area in which bugs are best known and, perhaps, understood is video games . Players, especially thanks to the invaluable amount of information they access through the Internet, tend to handle many technical terms and concepts, regardless of their knowledge or personal experience. Normally, when someone detects an error in a game, they make it public in some way, either by writing a post in a specialized forum, or by recording a video and uploading it to YouTube.
The severity of the error in video games
The severity of the bugs varies greatly and these can consist of errors that benefit or harm the player . The latter case is the most common, and developers generally offer patches to correct them. However, not all cases have happy endings, since the worst variety of bugs is the one that breaks the game; This refers to the fact that it does not allow further progress, or that it corrupts the game data, forcing the person to start over. Of course, companies usually look for a solution to these problems, but they often take days or weeks to achieve it, which forces their consumers not to touch the product during that entire time.
The least harmful type of errors is called glitch . This usually refers to graphical inconsistencies , such as a texture not displaying correctly, or the collision detection system failing and making it possible, for example, to pass through certain objects or walls. Sometimes, these problems arise when using titles on backward compatible consoles, such as the case of certain Playstation 2 games that have errors when used on a Playstation 3. It is worth mentioning that these situations do not always generate discontent among fans and that, depending on the case , can even become classic moments and increase the success of a video game.