2 definitions by Suzan Ponte Crowell
Literal: Any code too fragile to withstand upgrades or changes without self-destructing
Connotative: A person or situtation likely to spin out of control if the slightest thing goes wrong.
Connotative: A person or situtation likely to spin out of control if the slightest thing goes wrong.
This portal was written with really brittle code.
If Chase has one more pants emergency, I think Jeanne is going to go brittle code!
If Chase has one more pants emergency, I think Jeanne is going to go brittle code!
by Suzan Ponte Crowell November 25, 2003
Literal: Occurs when programmers forget to do their laundry and can't leave the house in time for important tasks, like work.
Connotative: Any "created" emergency that could be avoided, by planning ahead...or marriage.
Connotative: Any "created" emergency that could be avoided, by planning ahead...or marriage.
by Suzan Ponte Crowell November 25, 2003