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Devsplain 

when one developer starts lecturing another developer about menial concepts, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing.
Dan devsplained the purpose of load balancing to Matt.
Devsplain by dmazz55 April 19, 2018

devsplaining 

When a software developer explains why the application (formally known as, 'teh codes') acts in a certain way that is surprising to the non-technical user.

Often the engineer will accidentally come off as arrogant or boorish. This may be to compensate for the fact they are trying to pass off a bug as intended behavior.... or that they are just as confused by this behavior as the end-user.

parallel to mansplaining or mansplain
Kenneth the brogrammer was devsplaining why the calendar picker used EDT vs. EST, even though he really had no idea there was a difference...
devsplaining by Marojejian October 7, 2015
a gangster ass marine occupying barracks 204 often seen wearing a recockulous suit with a cigar in mouth, bottle of merlot in left hand and at LEAST 500 dollars in the pocket, always dresses to the left. frequently states to fellow marines =fahhGhetabahtit= and abnoxiously screams "PRIMO".
always fresh never stale, as if it were despain.
Despain by Cohee March 2, 2008

Delsplaining 

To Delsplain is to continually talk bullshit to a YouTube audience. Someone Delsplaining will generally be seen to make things up on the go. They usually have no knowledge of the subject they try to teach, they then do it in an unsafe manner.
Did you see that video of John mending his mobility scooter! He had no idea how to fit that wheel but as usual he just kept Delsplaining as usual. But hey you already knew that!

Displain 

Disrespectfully explaining. Unisex word for "mansplain". As women can also "mansplain" I though a unisex word for this world make sense, therefore: displain
"are you trying displaining that to me..?"
"people who displain think they're better than everyone else"
Displain by SazzQueen October 16, 2021

devsplain 

Software developers are very smart. They are the smartest people they know. Therefore, they know everything, and they're going to explain it to you.
Unlike me, Chad had never been to France, but he devsplained to me exactly how to order in a French restaurant. I'm so grateful for Chad's insight.
devsplain by NotTheDev January 27, 2014