code debt

Code debt refers to the code clutter and required system maintenance accumulated over time during software development, especially when done in haste. The time required to clean up clutter and perform maintenance accrues as the development progresses, like interest on a regular debt, and must be paid down at some point to keep the project healthy.

We've been developing this open source project for a year, but with all the TODOs and commented out code, we probably have another years worth work to pay down the code debt!

by TheGremlyn May 28, 2011

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code golf

Code-golf is a competition to solve a particular programming problem in the fewest bytes of source code.

Let's play some code golf!

by GoodProgrammer December 21, 2021

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artisanal code

Computer code that was made entirely by hand with no assistance from AI, or other automated means.

No, I won't use ChatGPT. I actually enjoy writing artisanal code

by StratusFearMe21 March 7, 2023

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Code Red

Code Red is either a phrase used by women meaning that they're near or on their period.
Code Red can also mean a threat, usually used by schools, hospitals, and other educational or needed facilities.

Scenario 1: "Uhh I think I might have a code red..."
Scenario 2: "We are under a code red, please lock your doors and keep others and your students safe."

by Zach T. Radass January 22, 2023

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