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0 pointsAlexCoventry5y ago0 comments

It comes from the expression "fired in anger," which meant using a weapon in the heat of battle, i.e., that the weapon was battle tested.

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I’ve seen people (entirely in computing contexts) say “used in anger” but never knew the derivation.

Ahh, I thought they harbored some ill will towards the project. Thanks.

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0 pointsAlexCoventry5y ago0 comments

It comes from the expression "fired in anger," which meant using a weapon in the heat of battle, i.e., that the weapon was battle tested.

I’ve seen people (entirely in computing contexts) say “used in anger” but never knew the derivation.

Ahh, I thought they harbored some ill will towards the project. Thanks.

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