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Hollywood principle

Hollywood principle proper noun: a software design principle, stated as "Don't call us, we'll call you", that assists in the development of code with high cohesion and low coupling that is easier to debug, maintain and test.

Proper noun

the Hollywood principle

  1. (object-oriented programming) A software design principle, stated as "Don't call us, we'll call you", that assists in the development of code with high cohesion and low coupling that is easier to debug, maintain and test.

Synonyms of Hollywood principle

Origin of Hollywood principle

In reference to the phrase don't call us, we'll call you, supposed to be a common dismissal from Hollywood film auditions and hiring organizations, but used here regarding function calls.

Questions about Hollywood principle

What does Hollywood principle mean?
Hollywood principle means a software design principle, stated as "Don't call us, we'll call you", that assists in the development of code with high cohesion and low coupling that is easier to debug, maintain and test.
What part of speech is Hollywood principle?
Hollywood principle is a proper noun.

Words near Hollywood principle in the dictionary

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  2. Hollywood moment
  3. Hollywood moments
  4. Hollywood North
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  7. Hollywood science
  8. Hollywood shower
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  10. Hollywood ugly
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