Deflection Glossary

Browse 3 deflection terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

3 Deflection Terms

Not a Bug: A claim that unexpected behavior is intended or at least not considered a defect by the people making the call. In engineering slang, 'not a bug' may be...
Nothing to See Here: A sarcastic phrase used when something is obviously wrong while someone is trying to minimize it. In engineering slang, it often appears in chats when the...
That's a Feature: A joking or defensive response used when a bug, odd behavior, or poor UX is reframed as intentional. It is usually said with irony because the audience can...