Showstopper
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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 aerospace engineering, U.S.government and military circles it is an engineering or planning flaw which causes or can be shown to cause an operational failure.
In show business, a showstopper is an outstanding performance that causes the show to stop temporarily due to an audience reaction, such as applause or laughter.
Showstopper! is also a book about the development of the Windows NT operating system.