Arguments Glossary

Browse 5 arguments terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

5 Arguments Terms

BTFO
Internet slang for 'blown the f*** out,' used to describe someone being decisively defeated, embarrassed, or overwhelmed in an argument, competition, or...
CLI Argument
A value passed to a command-line program when it is started, whether as a flag, option value, or positional parameter. CLI arguments let users and scripts...
Command Argument
A value supplied to a command or program invocation to control what it does or how it behaves. Command arguments can be positional values, flags, or key-value...
Keyboard Warrior
A person who acts aggressively or self-righteously in online debates while facing little real-world consequence or responsibility. In tech communities it often...
Slippery Slope
A warning that allowing one small exception or compromise may lead to many more, making the situation harder to control later. Engineers use it around process,...

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