Boilerplate Slang
Noun · Slang & Abbreviations
Definitions
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, calling something boilerplate often implies mild annoyance at ceremony that feels larger than the actual logic.
In plain English: A casual way to refer to repetitive setup code or text.
Example: "The framework generated so much boilerplate slang fodder that a three-field form required scrolling past more setup than business logic."
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