Bugzilla

/bʌɡˈzɪlə/ noun

A web-based bug tracking system used in software development to report, track, and manage software defects and feature requests. Originally developed by Mozilla for internal use.

Portmanteau of 'bug' (software defect) and 'Godzilla' (the famous movie monster), suggesting a powerful system for hunting down bugs. Created by Terry Weissman at Netscape in 1998, playing on the idea of a monster that devours software bugs.

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