Boat Programming

boht proh-gram-ing

Definition

The act of complicating a programming scenario with irrelevant, often bizarre context, like wondering if your code would run differently on a boat.

Etymology

From a Stack Exchange meme about hypothetical programming on a boat, highlighting irrelevant details in questions.

Usage Example

Mike asked if the server's location would affect its performance, and Jenna replied, 'What is this, boat programming?'