Originally named after a UK student, the "Gain" approach involves completing a task using the least effort possible.
Usually applied to programming, it relies on templates, copying large chunks of code, and limiting functionality to decrease production time.
So long as the output meets the minimum test criteria, it is considered a success.
Usually applied to programming, it relies on templates, copying large chunks of code, and limiting functionality to decrease production time.
So long as the output meets the minimum test criteria, it is considered a success.
Person 1 : How are you ever going to finish your project by the end of the week
Person 2 : Easy I shall just use the "Gain" approach.
Person 2 : Easy I shall just use the "Gain" approach.
by clarkzoncrazy January 28, 2012
You tried the first time but it ain’t work that way, so I gotta try something different. You gotta just make another approach.
by Bawsev March 04, 2021
"Oh shit I Missed Approach"
by Flickdawristohhhh March 18, 2017
When you're asked random-ass obscure question in writing (e.g. via Email) referring to an even more obscure document (usually a spreadsheet), and are forced to acknowledge it's existence.
"Hey man, what-the-eff Jeff sent me a message apologizing for using the shogun approach, you have any idea what he's on about?"
by TheyCallMeBubbles April 03, 2019
by qwertyuioppoiuytrewqazwsxedc4r March 24, 2022
Typically used to describe an approach leading to a crag slightly steeper than average, or at worst a mild inconvenience.
by Real Human Person August 18, 2020
It isn't going to change. You're doimg this out of spite and I'm not going to let you off the hook for nothing. Again, I don't actually care about the morality of it at this point. If doing something immoral prevent you from "training" me. I'm not changing my behavior.
by Hym Iam April 08, 2024