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Techies Law 

Techies Law is a definition coined by Strictly-Software.com to describe a Murphies Law type scenario related to software development.

The law states that:

If you have spent considerable time trying to resolve a bug in your code, a technical problem or any other such computer related issue and you finally resort to asking for help from a colleague or support team member. You can be rest assured that when you go to show that person the problem in action it has miraculously resolved itself all by itself OR you will immediately spot the cause of the problem.

You are then derided for either being a numpty and / or wasting their precious time for no reason.
I just experienced Techies Law in action. After spending hours trying to debug some code I reluctantly called our lead developer over to help me but as soon as he arrived at my desk I immediately realised what the bug was. He called me a numpty.

I am going to utilise Techies Law by spending a third of the time I usually spend bug fixing before asking for help.

I am going to pray to the God of Geekdom that Techies Law will enact itself and fix my network connection for me by calling someone else over to have a look at the problem.
Techies Law by MonkeyMagix October 25, 2011
Related Words
Short for technicians. The people that make your shows happen. Often seen backstage, on the grid and any other dark space. Has a wide range of skills, knows how to fix anything with a role of duct tape. Rather sexual, doesn't need an excuse to feel you up. Always there for eachother. Strage obssessions with glowtape. Doesn't know what to do with self when tech is cancled. Basicly lives in the theater. Shows would be nothing without them. GO, techies, GO!
Those techies are strage creatures, I think one just tried to feel me up.
techies by sheepling January 13, 2005

Techspert 

One who is highly skilled in a technical field such as those involving computers or mobile devices.

See also geek
"Man your a real Techspert when it comes to this programming stuff."

"This program doesn't require you to be a techspert."
Techspert by ShadowScythe December 21, 2008

techspertise 

The advice of someone with a high level of technical knowledge, or Technical Expertise. See Also: techspert
Thanks for your techspertise. I didn't know building your own computer could be so easy.
techspertise by 3Dradio February 6, 2009
Very talented youngsters who work behind a curtain and are accomplished at singing, acting, gossiping, and eating.
Person A:Whats do techies do?
Person B:WE DO EVERYTHING INCLUDING PUSHING CERTAIN SINGERS OFFSTAGE.
Techies by FYEAHBACKSTAGEBADGER November 26, 2011

techspectation 

The expection of a particular piece of technology to function as intended.

A strong belief technology will perform a specific function every time in the future.
I had the techspectation my phones thumb scanner would unlock my device , instead it just frustrates me.
techspectation by Steamin Lehman January 18, 2017