clown computing

When you try to cram as many services (or vms) onto a single machine as possible.

We're moving our database, app servers, reporting, message queues, mail servers, and static content to a single machine as part of the Clown Computing initiative.

by ITInformer June 3, 2009

clowncomputing

Clowncomputing refers to a phenomenon in software development where inexperienced programmers excessively layer abstractions, leading to a diminished understanding of the system's internal workings. This practice often results in an inefficient system that is challenging to diagnose and debug using conventional methods. The overuse of abstractions in Clowncomputing can impede the effective management and maintenance of software, posing significant challenges to it's long-term functionality and performance.

The development team's lack of experience and haphazard coding practices led to a classic case of Clowncomputing, making it challenging for the IT department to identify and address underlying software malfunctions.

This is peak clowncomputing skill right there.

by ghostprogrammer October 28, 2023

clowncomputing

Clowncomputing refers to a phenomenon in software development where inexperienced programmers excessively layer abstractions, leading to a diminished understanding of the system's internal workings. This practice often results in an inefficient system that is challenging to diagnose and debug using conventional methods. The overuse of abstractions in Clowncomputing can impede the effective management and maintenance of software, posing significant challenges to it's long-term functionality and performance.

The development team's lack of experience and haphazard coding practices led to a classic case of Clowncomputing, making it challenging for the IT department to identify and address underlying software malfunctions.

This is peak clowncomputing skill right there.

by ghostprogrammer October 28, 2023