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Definition of write-only code
write-only code
noun - uncountable
- source code that is extremely difficult to understand.
I don't understand why we keep Jim on. I'm sick of his write-only code.
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Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.
origin
- This term is a play on "read-only memory."
Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: in the user interface of a software product (including websites,) something that displays the locations that the user has recently viewed or visited. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "trigger warning". | |
| Definitions include: abbreviated form of "shoot 'em up". | |
| Definitions include: An annoying fool; idiot. (Used extensively on IRC). | |
| Definitions include: "Internet BFF", i.e. "Internet Best Friend(s) Forever". | |
| Definitions include: a post to a discussion forum that is intended to incite flames. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "just out of curiosity". | |
| Definitions include: the accepted etiquette on the internet. | |
| Definitions include: from "Plug and Play," by which computers automatically attempt to recognize newly attached devices. | |
| Definitions include: to use one or more kludges (as described in the noun sense) to solve a problem. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "real life". | |
| Definitions include: "I am not a quantum physicist". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "not gonna lie" i.e. "not going to lie". | |
| Definitions include: to skip a pre-arranged meeting, especially a date. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "be right there". | |
Other terms relating to 'miscellaneous insults (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: offensive term for a homosexual male. | |
| Definitions include: a person who has problems using modern technology. | |
| Definitions include: a prostitute. | |
| Definitions include: someone who is new to a particular group, activity, game, field of study, etc. | |
| Definitions include: someone who is new to a particular group, activity, game, field of study, etc. | |
| Definitions include: a person who acts without thinking. | |
| Definitions include: an obsequious person; "suck-up". | |
| Definitions include: the event in which a DJ is playing records ("spinning") and doesn't properly match beat tempos while transitioning ("crossfading") from one track to another. | |
| Definitions include: a derogatory term, used most often to describe males; "jerk", "asshole". | |
| Definitions include: a person who adopts an overtly friendly attitude towards those in authority in hopes of gaining a more favorable position in the workplace. | |
| Definitions include: a censored (bowdlerized) version of "fuck off". | |
| Definitions include: young, semi-hip, web site professionals. Note: usually used in a derogatory manner. | |
| Definitions include: a mess; something useless; something unappealing. | |
| Definitions include: a stingy person. | |
| Definitions include: hippie-esque; "all-natural". | |
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Other terms relating to 'code': | |
| Definitions include: a code used in medical situations to indicate that the patient has defecated themselves. | |
| Definitions include: a person who writes (source) code; "programmer". | |
| Definitions include: an emergency situation. | |
| Definitions include: something that indicates poor choices made elsewhere in a code base. | |
| Definitions include: to keep your mouth shut and mind your own business. | |
| Definitions include: code whose overall structure is difficult to understand. | |
Other terms relating to 'only': | |
| Definitions include: an ugly face. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Democrat in Name Only." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "good for parts only". | |
| Definitions include: a joke or "joke" that contains a core of truth. | |
| Definitions include: "if and only if." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Republican in name only". | |
| Definitions include: to be naked. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "you only live once." | |
Other terms relating to 'write': | |
| Definitions include: unexciting, boring. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "write back soon". | |
| Definitions include: Graffiti Scene: Practitioner of writing graffiti(Tagging, etc.) | |
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