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Many things in software are misnomers. Personally, I think it’s an amazing name. The first time I saw the term, I knew exactly what it was without any further
by SkyPuncher 3y ago
Many things in software are misnomers.
Personally, I think it’s an amazing name. The first time I saw the term, I knew exactly what it was without any further research.
You shake a tree to remove the loose things. In this case, it was clear that unused packages are being “shaken” from the tree.
- torgoguys 3y agoThe reason I didn't like the name when I first came across it is that I think of shaking the tree for harvesting the fruit. The fruit is what you want, not what you want to eliminate. But it's an ok term overall.
- konstantinua00 3y agofunny, but my life experience showed that fallen apples get damaged and rot faster and shaking pine tree always showered me with dried needles so I didn't even think about "shaking for the fruit" association xD
- cout 3y agoIt makes sense to me now, but the first time I heard the term it brought to mind Wreckx-n-Effect. I am glad there was no connection.