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.