"Unix philosophy" meaning in All languages combined

See Unix philosophy on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the Unix philosophy [canonical]
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  1. (computing) An approach to software development based on the experience of developing the Unix operating system, emphasizing the creation of minimalist, modular, extensible code that can be easily maintained and repurposed. Wikipedia link: Unix philosophy Categories (topical): Computing, Unix
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