👉 In the context of computer science and software engineering, a defecting or failing entity is one that intentionally breaks or deviates from the intended functionality of an application or system. This could include actions such as breaking the code to add new features or bugs, altering the design without considering its impact on performance, or intentionally causing unintended behavior in the program. Defecting can have significant consequences for the software development process and may lead to a negative impact on user experience, security, or other aspects of the
