Overreach Glossary

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

2 Overreach Terms

Refactor the World: To expand a cleanup effort until it tries to touch everything instead of solving the original bounded problem. In engineering slang, refactoring the world is...
Skeleton Key: A credential, tool, or capability that unlocks far more than it probably should. In engineering slang, skeleton keys are convenient during emergencies and...