Chef's Kiss Code
Noun · Slang & Abbreviations
Definitions
A playful compliment for code that feels especially elegant, satisfying, or well-crafted, as if it deserves a theatrical gesture of approval. It is common praise for code that balances clarity with just enough cleverness.
In plain English: A joking way of saying some code is exceptionally clean or satisfying.
Example: "That retry wrapper is chef's kiss code: boring in all the right ways and impossible to misuse."
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