In software engineering, the point of inelegance when a codebase will collapse in on itself like a mud house. It is conceptually similar to the Chandrasekhar Limit, the mass above which a star can collapse into a black hole.
A codebase that has surpassed the adobe threshold cannot be completely understood at one time, because its complexity is too much for someone to keep in their head. This can lead to additional problems ranging from duplicated code to whole systems that do nothing but fight each other.
Collapsed codebases are not maintainable, which means they cannot have bugs fixed or functionality added. Engineers may contain collapse by applying emergency encapsulation measures, walling off entire features like junk-filled rooms in a vast house.
A codebase that has surpassed the adobe threshold cannot be completely understood at one time, because its complexity is too much for someone to keep in their head. This can lead to additional problems ranging from duplicated code to whole systems that do nothing but fight each other.
Collapsed codebases are not maintainable, which means they cannot have bugs fixed or functionality added. Engineers may contain collapse by applying emergency encapsulation measures, walling off entire features like junk-filled rooms in a vast house.
If you bring in any more mercenary programmers, our codebase is going to pass the adobe threshold and collapse.
by El Dragon Rojo May 9, 2010
Get the adobe threshold mug.The threshold refers to a certain point in the ratings system. In order to understand the threshold, a definition of the rating system must be given. The rating is a system used to rate either men or women and it is a score out of 10. 5 points are for the personality/character and the other 5 are designated exclusively for looks. When you see a person and which to rate them purely on looks, a premature rating out of 5 is given.
Now the threshold refers to the point in which the other person you have rated is rated so highly to you that you would wish to sleep with them. The threshold is between 7.5 and 10.0. It must be noted that there is no threshold on a premature rating because before sleeping with someone, it is imperative that you must have some form of verbal contact with them unless of course you are a rapist. This system operates on the presumption that if one finds another attractive, they'd want to sleep with them.
Note: A high score is typically anything above an 8. Just like the NFL draft ratings system.
Now the threshold refers to the point in which the other person you have rated is rated so highly to you that you would wish to sleep with them. The threshold is between 7.5 and 10.0. It must be noted that there is no threshold on a premature rating because before sleeping with someone, it is imperative that you must have some form of verbal contact with them unless of course you are a rapist. This system operates on the presumption that if one finds another attractive, they'd want to sleep with them.
Note: A high score is typically anything above an 8. Just like the NFL draft ratings system.
1. "Damn that chicks nice. I'd give her a premature rating of 4.8."
2. - "That guy's such a nice piece of ass, I think I'd give him a 8.5."
- "Oh, so you'd sleep with him? Because you did rate him above the threshold."
- "Without a doubt."
2. - "That guy's such a nice piece of ass, I think I'd give him a 8.5."
- "Oh, so you'd sleep with him? Because you did rate him above the threshold."
- "Without a doubt."
by Fappuccino September 27, 2011
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An extroverted girl looking for a good time, but also a long time. Theresha’s are hardworking, often throwing themselves into every opportunity. However, she also knows how to relax, let loose and have fun when time calls for it. Theresha is extra AF but appreciates and knows how to get a bargain. Although always willing to do things for her friends, she is NOT a push over - a Theresha is ALWAYS ready to call you out. Can be spontaneous, the type to plan for last minute weekend escapes. A ride or die type of friend who you could plan and create wild ideas with, such as building a strip club. Overall, a girl as unique as her name.
by parrot July 27, 2018
Get the Theresha mug.The threshold of annoyance you have to inflict on your friend before he / she insinuates that you are an Indian.
This usually works on people of Pakistani origin due to the historical hostility between the two nations. Probably works the other way around as well.
This usually works on people of Pakistani origin due to the historical hostility between the two nations. Probably works the other way around as well.
Jess: Hey help me pick out an invitation card for my fiance'.
Farhan: Hahh .. another birthday? How old is he? Around 40 now?
Jess: Eeewww he's not! That would make him 17 years older than me!
Jess: Stop being an indian.
Farhan: Ooooohh .. INDIAN THRESHOLD CROSSED!!
Farhan: Hahh .. another birthday? How old is he? Around 40 now?
Jess: Eeewww he's not! That would make him 17 years older than me!
Jess: Stop being an indian.
Farhan: Ooooohh .. INDIAN THRESHOLD CROSSED!!
by dremel June 13, 2011
Get the Indian Threshold mug.The metric given when having to decide the number of customers that should be catered for, typically 5% or greater.
Hey man, should we support the edge browser? It doesn't meet the Kenneally threshold but still affects over 20,000 users. "Naaaa, if its less than 5%, its not worth supporting"
by ChapelCeaser13 March 23, 2018
Get the Kenneally Threshold mug.the amount of information needed about a topic in order to be able to bullshit a conversation or answer a question about it about it and have everyone think you actually know what you're talking about
Guy A: How did you talk to Alexandra last night about Harry Potter? I didn't think you read those books?
Guy B: I didn't, but I saw some of the movies and remember hearing my friends talking about the series that I had enough info to get past the bullshit threshold and make some jokes about the series to her.
Student A: You don't own the book for the class, how did you know about Edmund Randolph?
Students B: Guess I read enough of the Constututional Convention wikipedia article that I reached the bullshit threshold about it.
Guy B: I didn't, but I saw some of the movies and remember hearing my friends talking about the series that I had enough info to get past the bullshit threshold and make some jokes about the series to her.
Student A: You don't own the book for the class, how did you know about Edmund Randolph?
Students B: Guess I read enough of the Constututional Convention wikipedia article that I reached the bullshit threshold about it.
by td0109 October 10, 2011
Get the bullshit threshold mug.The threshold was a log or length of wood placed in the entranceway of the peasant's hut or accommodation provided by the landlord. It contained within the hut the layers of thresh i.e. waste from harvesting corn or wheat. It built up in layers.
The newly wed husband would carry his wife across the thresh hold (threshold) to a comfortable area inside the dwelling - hence they would cross the threshold.
by Philip Hoesli July 6, 2006
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