Elusive Errors

Error messages aren’t evil monkey wrenches that clog the gears of your computer’s systems—but they are signs that something isn’t quite right. Pinpointing the
problem, even if you have a clearly written error message at your disposal, is not always easy because your computer is so complex, incorporating hardware, numerous programs, and an OS (operating system) that supposedly helps each of those components play nice.



The next time you become livid at a vague error message, consider the multitude of challenges facing software developers. They not only have to create cutting-edge applications on tight deadlines, but they also have to make sure their product doesn’t conflict with the programs and hardware components that will likely be on
their customers’ computers. Developers do their best to smash the worst of their software’s bugs, but then the program’s release date draws near, forcing companies to move forward in a hurry.