Definition & Meaning of "FTBFS"

What does ftbfs mean? View the definition of ftbfs and all related slang terms containing ftbfs below:

ftbfs :
Failed to build from source

Usage of FTBFS

The abbreviation FTBFS stands for 'Failed To Build From Source'. It is used in the software development industry to describe a situation where a project or program cannot be compiled or built from the source code. Typically, this happens when there are errors or inconsistencies in the code that prevent it from being compiled correctly. If a program fails to build from source, it cannot be tested or run, which can delay the development process and impact overall productivity.

Examples of FTBFS used in texting:

1. "Hey, did you hear about the new software release?" "No, what happened?" "FTBFS, they couldn't compile the code for some reason."

2. "I'm trying to build this program from source, but I keep getting FTBFS errors. Any ideas?"

3. "The developer just pushed some new code to the repository, but it's causing an FTBFS issue. We're going to have to roll back until they fix it."

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Slang Terms & Acronyms containing "ftbfs"

ftbfs :
Failed to build from source


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