Silos Glossary
Browse 4 silos terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.
4 Silos Terms
- Code Island
- A part of the codebase or organization that is relatively isolated, with weak connections to the rest of the system. In engineering slang, code islands are...
- Island of Automation
- A well-automated area that sits isolated inside a broader sea of manual or inconsistent process. In engineering slang, islands of automation are useful but...
- Not My Problem
- A refusal to take ownership for an issue outside one's formal boundary, often delivered explicitly or implied through behavior. In engineering slang, this...
- Throw It Over the Wall
- To hand work to another team without staying engaged in the outcome or supporting the transition. In engineering slang, throwing it over the wall is the...
Related Topics
- Slang (4 terms in common)
- Automation (1 terms in common)
- Isolation (1 terms in common)
- Ownership Failures (1 terms in common)
- Hand Offs (1 terms in common)