Meaning of Ballmer Peak | Babel Free
Definitions
A fictional level of drunkenness (originally stated to correspond with a BAC of 0.129–0.138%) said to confer one with superhuman programming ability.
Examples
“I think⟳ he's researching drug use⟳ and its relation with Ballmer's Peak.”
“If the programmers writing autonomous vehicle software are in the Ballmer peak, will they get⟳ charged with DWI?”
“At a talk⟳ he later gave on wu-wei at Google, Slingerland made much the same point⟳ about intoxication. During the Q&A, someone in the audience told him about the Ballmer Peak—the notion, named after the former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, that alcohol can affect⟳ programming ability. Drink⟳ a certain amount, and it gets better. Drink⟳ too much, and it goes to hell. Some programmers have⟳ been rumored to hook themselves up to alcohol-filled IV drips in hopes of hovering at the curve's apex for an extended time.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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