There's like 5 terms for this in different programming languages. I think 'pipelining' is the best universal word. 'Method chaining' just isn't correct, nor is

There's like 5 terms for this in different programming languages. I think 'pipelining' is the best universal word. 'Method chaining' just isn't correct, nor is 'builder pattern', and 'transducer' or 'thrush combinator' is obviously a nonstarter for most people.