In
software programming, it's a particular type of workaround where a client calls you about a
bug, and instead of fixing it, you convince the client that the
bug is actually a feature.
Client:
Hey, if I click this button the program crashes!
Programmer: Oh yeah, it's actually designed that way, it's a very useful feature. Let me explain...
2 hours of
gibberish and incomprehensible technical jargon later...
Programmer: ...so as you see it's perfectly correct that the program behaves this way.
Client: Err... Ok. Thanks for the explanation.
Programmer: You'
re welcome! If you have any other questions about our product's features, feel
free to ask!
Later
Project manager:
Hey, how did you convince the client not to open an issue for that bug?
Programmer: Oh, it was easy, I gave him the standard talkaround.