A kludge or kluge is a workaround or makeshift solution that is clumsy, inelegant, inefficient, difficult to extend, and hard to maintain. Its only benefit is that it rapidly solves an important problem using available resources.
A kludge or kluge is a workaround or makeshift solution that is clumsy, inelegant, inefficient, difficult to extend, and hard to maintain. Its only benefit is that it rapidly solves an important problem using available resources.
In german we call this a “Krücke” which translates to the english word “crutch”.
Pretty close to the “kludge” 🤔
“crutch” is used too, but it’s a little different: more something someone relies on too much; it might be a fine option, but the person doesn’t look further for something better