Code Plague

Noun · Slang & Abbreviations

Definitions

  1. A fast-spreading problem in code, such as an anti-pattern, vulnerability, or fragile workaround that infects many areas. In engineering slang, code plague carries a more dramatic tone than bug spread and usually implies urgent containment is needed.

    In plain English: A rapidly spreading and harmful code problem.

    Example: "The bad retry wrapper turned into a code plague once copy-pasted into half the company's services and background jobs."

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