May 15, 2003

programming

n.

1. The art of debugging a blank sheet of paper (or, in these days of on-line editing, the art of debugging an empty file). Bloody instructions which, being taught, return to plague their inventor (Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 7)

2. A pastime similar to banging one's head against a wall, but with fewer opportunities for reward.

3. The most fun you can have with your clothes on.

4. The least fun you can have with your clothes off.

Posted by Jargon File at May 15, 2003 10:33 AM

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