2 definitions by work was invented by a jerk

porkaround

In software programming, a workaround which is an extremely "dirty" solution to a bug, like a pork did it. Usually done as a "temporary" solution while a better one is found, but everyone knows that it will stay there for eternity. The programmer who did it is usually ashamed of what he was forced to do, but in a way he's also proud.

Programmer: Hey, I got a solution for that problem! It's a bit of a porkaround, but I couldn't think of anything more elegant.

Project Manager: OK, it will have to do for now.

by work was invented by a jerk July 1, 2020

talkaround

In software programming, it's a particular type of workaround where a client calls you about a bug, and instead of fixing it, you convince the client that the bug is actually a feature.

Client: Hey, if I click this button the program crashes!

Programmer: Oh yeah, it's actually designed that way, it's a very useful feature. Let me explain...

2 hours of gibberish and incomprehensible technical jargon later...

Programmer: ...so as you see it's perfectly correct that the program behaves this way.

Client: Err... Ok. Thanks for the explanation.

Programmer: You're welcome! If you have any other questions about our product's features, feel free to ask!

Later

Project manager: Hey, how did you convince the client not to open an issue for that bug?

Programmer: Oh, it was easy, I gave him the standard talkaround.

by work was invented by a jerk July 10, 2021