Usually means: Quick fix for critical issues.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (hotfix)

▸ noun:  (computing) A cumulative package of one or more files used to address a problem in a software product.

Similar:
hot patch, hotpatch, patch file, hot folder, patch, patchset, bugfix, hack, service pack, patcher, more...

Opposite:
coldfix, permanent fix, patch

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Similar:
hot patch, hotpatch, patch file, hot folder, patch, patchset, bugfix, hack, service pack, patcher, more...

Opposite:
coldfix, permanent fix, patch



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