Lubarsky's law of cybernetic entomology

proper noun

The humorous observation that any given program always contains at least one more bug.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. computingThe humorous observation that any given program always contains at least one more bug.

Origin

The origin of the name Lubarsky in this connection is unknown.

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APA

Lubarsky's law of cybernetic entomology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Lubarsky's%20law%20of%20cybernetic%20entomology

MLA

“Lubarsky's law of cybernetic entomology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Lubarsky's%20law%20of%20cybernetic%20entomology. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Lubarsky's law of cybernetic entomology,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Lubarsky's%20law%20of%20cybernetic%20entomology.

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