Agile & Scrum delivery · Core
Bug
Also called: defect
ELI5
Something in the product is broken.
Used in conversation
“The bug blocks checkout for international cards.”
Definition
A defect causing a product to behave incorrectly or unexpectedly against requirements or reasonable expectations.
Here “Bug” means: A defect causing a product to behave incorrectly or unexpectedly against requirements or reasonable expectations.
Pitch context
You will see “Bug” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches agile & scrum delivery.
Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret agile & scrum delivery without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.
Connected terms
- DefectThe search label “defect” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 2
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- Scrum Guides — The Scrum Guide — official current versionDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossarySupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16