Code Cult

Noun · Slang & Abbreviations

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  1. A mocking label for a group that follows coding rituals, frameworks, or style rules uncritically. In engineering slang, code cult behavior shows up when people copy patterns for status or belonging rather than because they fit the problem.

    In plain English: A group that follows coding practices dogmatically rather than thoughtfully.

    Example: "The team drifted into code cult habits, repeating architecture patterns from admired companies even when their own scale and constraints were completely different."

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