Fragility Glossary

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

3 Fragility Terms

Super Glue Code: Code that forcefully sticks mismatched pieces together, often effectively but not elegantly. In engineering slang, super glue code is stronger than a temporary...
Tin Can: A dismissive label for something flimsy, underpowered, or built too cheaply for the load placed on it. In engineering slang, calling a service a tin can means...
Toxic Code: Code that causes harm every time people touch it, whether through hidden coupling, dangerous side effects, or chronic unreliability. In engineering slang,...