Minimal reproducible example

In Computer science a Minimal Working Example (abbreviated MWE) is a collection of source code and/or data which allows a software bug or problem to be reproduced, and so helps in its debugging or resolution. The important feature of a Minimal Working Example is that it is as small and as simple as possible, such that it is just sufficient to demonstrate or reproduce the bug or problem, but without any additional complexity or dependencies which will make resolution harder.

A Minimal Working Example may also be referred to as Minimal Reproducible Example or Short Self-contained Correct Example.