meat edit

To perform a one-time edit a text file, usuially a set of organized data, by hand.

Usuially used as the alternative to writing a script or program to reach the same goal.

Frequently used when one decides that programming a disposable script and running it is more time consuming than just doing it by hand.

<geek1> This file needs some occurances of 'foo' replaced by 'bar', and I'm not sure how to write a script to do it.
<geek2> how about hiring someone at minimum wage to do a meat edit for you?

See also adidas protocol

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adidas protocol

A non-existant file transfer protocol for times when a network is unavaiable, or filesystems are incompatable.

Always involves manually carrying a storage medium (floppy disk, CD, etc) from one computer to another containing the data to transfer.

Also known as 'sneaker protocol'

<managment> I need to have this .pdf file delivered to marketing on the 3rd floor but my email is not working!

<tech support> Have you tried adidas protocol?

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adidas protocol

Also Known as "the sneakernet"

<geek1>HELP! My Internet is broken and I NEED to find a copy of BSG EP1

<geek2>Use the adidas protocol - go to blockbuster d00d.

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meat merge

The manual coordination of software developers that occurs when two or more software developers work on the same file at the same time without a proper versioning / branching system.

Opposed to the automated 'merge' feature of many versioning systems.

Management did not grant you a branch for your project. Therefore, you must have a meeting with Bob The Developer to meat merge your code changes into his changes on the main branch.

perl

Also Known As the "Pathologically Eclectic Rubbish Lister"

Perl programmers don't know Python.
Python programmers despise Perl Programmers.
Ne'er the twain shal meet.

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