Showstopper

In software development, a showstopper is a computer bug which prevents a project from going forward, as opposed to a minor bug which can be documented and coped with.

In show business, a showstopper is an outstanding performance which directs attention to the actor.

Showstopper is also a book about the development of the Microsoft Windows NT operating system.

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