Failure Quote by Cem Kaner
““Afailure is the misbehavior of the program, resulting from the program encountering a fault. Failures occur””
About This Quote
Source Book: Testing Computer Software, Cem Kaner, 1999
A failure happens when software behaves incorrectly because it hits a defect in the code.
In simple terms: Software fails when it hits a bug.
Key Takeaway
Identify and fix defects early.
Themes
software testing
defect management
quality assurance
Mood
analytical
cautious
Type
technical
educational
When to use this quote
- code review
- debugging
- regression testing
- continuous integration
Key Concepts
bug
fault
exception handling
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you detect hidden faults before release?
- What testing strategies best expose intermittent failures?
A Different Perspective
Not all faults cause visible failures; some are hidden until specific conditions arise.
