:tweak: vt. 1. To change slightly, usually in reference to a
value. Also used synonymously with {twiddle}. If a program is
almost correct, rather than figure out the precise problem you
might just keep tweaking it until it works. See {frobnicate}
and {fudge factor}; also see {shotgun debugging}. 2. To
{tune} or {bum} a program; preferred usage in the U.K.
-- The AI Hackers Dictionary
value. Also used synonymously with {twiddle}. If a program is
almost correct, rather than figure out the precise problem you
might just keep tweaking it until it works. See {frobnicate}
and {fudge factor}; also see {shotgun debugging}. 2. To
{tune} or {bum} a program; preferred usage in the U.K.
-- The AI Hackers Dictionary
Related:
- weak vt.
1. To change slightly, usually in reference to a
value.
Also used synonymously with twiddle. If a program is almost correct, rather than figure out the precise problem you might just keep tweaking it until it works.... - widdle: n. 1. Tilde (ASCII 1111110, `~'). Also
called `squiggle', `sqiggle' (sic --- pronounced /skig'l/),
and `twaddle', but twiddle is the most common term.
2. A small and insignificant change to a program.... - widdle n.
1. Tilde (ASCII 1111110, ~). Also called
`squiggle', `sqiggle' (sic -- pronounced /skig'l/), and
`twaddle', but twiddle is the most common term.
2. A small and insignificant change to a program.... - frobnicate: /frob'ni-kayt/ vt. [Poss. derived from
{frobnitz}, and usually abbreviated to {frob}, but
`frobnicate' is recognized as the official full form.
] To manipulate or adjust, to tweak. One frequently frobs bits or other 2-state devices.... - frobnicate /frob'ni-kayt/ vt.
[Poss. derived from
frobnitz, and usually abbreviated to frob, but
`frobnicate' is recognized as the official full form.
] To manipulate or adjust, to tweak. One frequently frobs bits or other 2-state devices.... - diddle: 1. vt. To work with or modify in a not particularly
serious manner.
I diddled a copy of {ADVENT} so it didn't double-space all the time.... - glitch: /glich/ [from German `glitschen' to slip, via Yiddish
`glitshen', to slide or skid] 1.
. A sudden interruption in electric service, sanity, continuity, or program function.... - bum: 1. vt. To make highly efficient, either in time or space,
often at the expense of clarity.
I managed to bum three more instructions out of that code.... - win: [MIT] 1. vi. To succeed. A program wins if no unexpected
conditions arise, or (especially) if it sufficiently {robust} to
take exceptions in stride.
2. n. Success, or a specific instance thereof....
