Hotfix
/ˈhɒtfɪks/
Definition
An urgent fix deployed directly to production to resolve a critical live issue, bypassing the normal release process.
Example in context
"We pushed a hotfix at 11pm to patch the payment bug — one commit, deployed in 15 minutes."
Practice this term
Master Hotfix in context by working through exercises in the Git & Version Control module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.