winged comments n.
Comments set on the same line as code,
as opposed to boxed comments. In C, for example:
d = sqrt(x*x + y*y); /* distance from origin */
Generally these refer only to the action(s) taken on that line.
Comments set on the same line as code,
as opposed to boxed comments. In C, for example:
d = sqrt(x*x + y*y); /* distance from origin */
Generally these refer only to the action(s) taken on that line.
Related:
- winged comments: n. Comments set on the same line as code,
as opposed to {boxed comments}. In C, for example... - boxed comments n.
Comments (explanatory notes attached to
program instructions) that occupy several lines by themselves;
so called because in assembler and C code they are... - boxed comments: n. Comments (explanatory notes attached to program
instructions) that occupy several lines by themselves;
so called because in assembler and C code they are... - 1) X=Y ; Given
2) X^2=XY ; Multiply both sides by X
3) X^2-Y^2=XY-Y^2 ;
Subtract Y^2 from both sides 4) (X+Y)(X-Y)=Y(X-Y) ... - geek code n.
(also "Code of the Geeks"). A set of
codes commonly used in sig blocks to broadcast the interests,
skills, and aspirations of the poster. Features a... - XXX /X-X-X/ n.
A marker that attention is needed.
Commonly used in program comments to indicate areas... - Canadian Alphabet:eh,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p
q,r,s,t,u,v,w,x,y,z... - 1) X=Y ; Given
2) X^2=XY ;
Multiply both sides by X 3) X^2-Y^2=XY-Y^2 ... - heavy wizardry n.
Code or designs that trade on a
particularly intimate knowledge or experience of a particular
operating system or language or complex application interface.
Distinguished from deep magic, which trades more on...
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A cryptographer.
One who hacks or implements cryptographic software... - ID10T error /I-D-ten-T er'*r/
Synonym for PEBKAC,
e.g. "The user is being an idiot". Tech-support people... - kiboze v.
[Usenet] To grep the Usenet news for a string,
especially with the intention of posting a follow-up... - mail storm n.
[from broadcast storm, influenced by
`maelstrom'] What often happens when a machine with an Internet
connection and active users re-connects after extended downtime -
a... - field circus n.
[a derogatory pun on `field service'] The
field service organization of any hardware manufacturer,
but originally DEC. There is an entire genre of...
