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Number of defects per line of code

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Definition

Number of defects detected in the software divided by the total lines of code (LOC). The most common definition of LOC seems to count any line that is not a blank or comment line, regardless of the number of statements per line.

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application, software, line of code, defect, issue, bug, comment

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Category: Software quality assurance · Added: May 17, 2026

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