Repetition Glossary

Browse 4 repetition terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

4 Repetition Terms

Boilerplate Slang: A slangy use of boilerplate to describe repetitive code, text, or setup that must be included even though it carries little unique value. In developer culture,...
Code Robot: A joking label for someone or something doing technical work mechanically, without much apparent judgment or flexibility. In engineering slang, code robot can...
Hat Trick: Three of the same notable thing happening in a row, often used humorously in bugs, outages, or successful fixes. In engineering slang, a hat trick can be...
Monkey Coding: Mindless repetitive coding done without much reflection, usually because the work has been reduced to mechanical copying or rote changes. In engineering slang,...