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DRY
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dry
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en software engineering en w:Don't repeat yourself don't repeat yourself software development principle aimed at reducing repetition.
en 2005 Greg Wilson Data Crunching: Solve Everyday Problems Using Java, Python, and More The general principle here is DRY: Don't Repeat Yourself (HTOO). If you duplicate information in two or more places, sooner or later, you'll forget to update one of the copies
Adjective
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en software engineering Of code, having the quality of adhering to the principle of DRY; containing as little repetition as possible.
en WET
Verb
en software engineering To cause code to become DRY; to remove repetition from code.
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en dry YRD