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Patch (computing)

A patch is data for modifying an existing software resource such as a program or a file, often to fix bugs and security vulnerabilities. To patch is also the process of applying the data to the existing resource. Patching a system involves applying a patch. A patch may be created to improve functionality, usability, or performance. A patch may be created…

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Patch (computing)

Nodes60
Edges59
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Avg. degree1.97
Density0.033333
Components1

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patch code software patches resource may patching files update data file program often typically applied memory via service source executable

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a program or a fileinstance ofA patch is data for modifying an existing software resource0.80text
often to fix bugsinstance ofA patch is data for modifying an existing software resource0.80text
security vulnerabilitiesinstance ofA patch is data for modifying an existing software resource0.80text
a debuggerinstance ofi.e. via a tool0.80text
service packinstance ofso a patch that is large in size or scope may be called the more general software update or another more specific name0.80text

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