Sometimes it seems like geek slang is overtaking English among software programmers. If you find it challenging to know what the developers who work for you are talking about, take a look at this glossary of programmer jargon, by eWeek's Darryl Taft.  Some of the more illuminating entries include:

Bug Bait: "Programming practices that encourage, rather than discourage, program flaws."

Duck: "A feature added for no other reason than to draw management attention and a directive that it be removed, thus avoiding unnecessary changes in other aspects of the product."

Bugfoot: "A bug that isn't reproducible and has been sighted by only one person."

Baklava Code: "Code with too many layers."

Mortgage Code: "Code purposely so terrible that only you can maintain it, forcing your employer to keep you, thus providing job security (so you can pay your mortgage)."

For more:
- check out Darryl Taft's slideshow at eWeek

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