Usually means: Degradation of software over time.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (software rot)

▸ noun:  (computing) Synonym of bit rot

Similar:
bit rot, data rot, cruft, crudware, cruftware, blivet, broken source, schroedinbug, zombie version, dirty code, more...

Opposite:
software upkeep

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Similar:
bit rot, data rot, cruft, crudware, cruftware, blivet, broken source, schroedinbug, zombie version, dirty code, more...

Opposite:
software upkeep



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