Guideline

Noun · Hacker Culture

Definitions

  1. A recommended rule or principle that helps shape decisions and behavior without necessarily functioning as a rigid law in every case. In culture, good guidelines offer clarity while still leaving room for judgment.

    In plain English: A recommended rule or principle to guide behavior.

    Example: "The accessibility guideline was not meant as bureaucracy; it was there to stop teams from forgetting obvious problems until the last possible moment."

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