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kluge [1 record]

Record 1 1999-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Software
  • Regional Dialects and Expressions
DEF

A sometimes clumsy but mostly serviceable solution.

DEF

A clever programming trick intended to solve a particularly nasty case in an efficient, if not clear, manner. Often used to repair BUGS. Often verges on being a CROCK.

OBS

verb: To insert a kluge into a program. Also "kluge up".

OBS

from the German "Klug", clever.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Logiciels
  • Régionalismes et usages particuliers
DEF

Astuce de programmation intelligente destinée à résoudre d'une manière expéditive-mais pas forcément claire-un problème particulièrement méchant. Souvent utilisé pour la réparation des bogues. Assez proche du bidouillage.

OBS

verb : Insérer un kluge dans un programme. «J'ai bidouillé (kluge) cette routine pour éviter ce bogue, mais il y a probablement mieux à faire.»

OBS

Moyen habile, ingénieux.

PHR

mettre une astuce, mettre une ruse.

Spanish

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