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Backseat driving

10th January 2004

extreme programming, noun

A method of software development that combines all the charm of backseat driving with all the efficiency of a marital squabble.

Just one of the many gems to be found in Greg Knauss’ Devil’s Dictionary.

Posted 10th January 2004 at 6:25 am · Follow me on Mastodon, Bluesky, Twitter or subscribe to my newsletter

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