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Idioms are, by definition, not self describing. Arguing that we should excuse them is absurd, especially when googling the phrase "cargo cult programming" imme
by zdragnar 2y ago
Idioms are, by definition, not self describing.
Arguing that we should excuse them is absurd, especially when googling the phrase "cargo cult programming" immediately reveals the relevant information, all for a grand total of five seconds of effort.
- PaulDavisThe1st 2y agoI've had no interest in what it means until the GP made the claim that it "succinctly expresses" something. The fact that I or anyone else can look something up doesn't really impact the question of how succinct of an expression it is.
- zdragnar 2y agoThe succinct expression is the idiom. It is two words that substitute for a much longer explanation. It is both an expression and succinct, so long as you're willing to learn something new. Once you do, it can be used in the future for all similar circumstances.
- andsoitis 2y agoexpress != explain.