👉 In the context of computer science and software development, "flunking" is a term used to describe an error or failure in a program that causes it to crash. This can occur due to various factors such as runtime errors, memory corruption, or hardware issues. The term "flunking" was first coined by Steve McConnell, who wrote the book "The Art of Computer Programming." In this book, he describes how programmers should handle errors and crashes in their programs to ensure that they are
