Bit Rot Slang

Definitions

A slang term for software or systems degrading over time because dependencies change, assumptions drift, and nobody actively maintains them. In engineering culture, bit rot rarely means literal bits decaying and almost always means neglected compatibility and upkeep.
In plain English: The gradual breakdown of software due to neglect and changing surroundings.
Example: "The internal admin tool suffered bit rot after two years of dependency updates and browser changes with no owner to keep it healthy."