Appearances Glossary

Browse 2 appearances terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

2 Appearances Terms

Paper Tiger: Something that looks powerful, strict, or intimidating but proves weak when tested. In engineering slang, paper tigers appear in security theater, empty...
Smoke and Mirrors: A setup that looks more capable or polished than it really is. In engineering slang, smoke and mirrors often describes demos, metrics, or architectural claims...