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Hollywood principle en · PROPN

Etymology

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.

Meanings

  1. (qualifier: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.

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the Hollywood principle canonical lexicographic

Synonyms

inversion of control