crowdstriking

1. The act of releasing a product (typically software) without adequate testing that then fails spectacularly and results in a significant adverse effect.
2. The practice of relying on end users to do the testing for you by releasing untested product.

Management said it HAD to be out today so we resorted to a bit of crowdstriking. I'm sure it'll be fine. What's the worst that could happen?

by WildWildWolf July 21, 2024

Crowdstrike

Crowdstrike (n.): A situation in which a cloud service provider causes widespread system failures and operational disruptions by pushing faulty updates or software without proper testing.

Our company experienced a crowdstrike last week when a faulty update caused all our systems to crash and required extensive manual fixes.

by illili July 21, 2024

Crowdstrike

To render numerous computer systems unresponsive by various means, most notably by writing faulty kernel-level code for an operating system that permits third-party ring 0 access.

Dev 1: "Isn't the world too peaceful right now?"

Dev 2: "Don't worry, our next update will crowdstrike global infrastructure if the intern keeps it up."

Dev 1: "Haha- Wait, did we give the intern account rights to push to prod?"

Dev 2: "Oh fuck-!"

by Cennepal July 22, 2024

Crowdstriking

To crowdsource testing out to your customers

Bob: Hey Joe, did you get the new code tested?

Joe: Nah, we are crowdstriking it in prod.

by Ajnin man July 22, 2024

Crowdad

Anyone adult person who VOTED AGAINST THEIR BEST INTERESTS IN 2025

That Crowdad voted conservative.

by Paladinah Major January 28, 2025

Crowd around the pillar

Irish slang. Itchy balls.

When you see a guy scratching his balls, you can just ask him, ‘Is there a crowd around the pillar?’. Meaning, does he have crabs.

by Golden V February 9, 2025

crowding the beat

Rapping slightly off beat and at a quick temp on a slower tempo track, leading to too many words per beat.

“You hear that new Gelo?”
“Yeah bro he was crowding the beat.”

by Adam's Father March 7, 2025