Patchessuch

Patchessuch is a neologism used in discussions of software patching and release notes. It describes a pattern where a single patch or update bundles changes across multiple subsystems and is described in the notes with the phrase "patches such as..." to enumerate the affected components. The term is informal and not part of formal standards.

Etymology: The word combines patch with such, reflecting the common linguistic construction in patch notes that introduces examples. It arose in online software development communities in the 2020s as practitioners reflected on how patches are documented and bundled.

Usage and characteristics: Patchessuch highlights two related ideas. First, a descriptive use in changelogs, where a patch note groups several changes under an umbrella and then lists examples. Second, a practical approach to multi-component patching, where a single patch contains updates for different modules, with cross references to each change.

Reception and example: Critics say the pattern can be confusing if the list becomes long; supporters view it as a clear signal of scope. Example: "Patch 3.4.5 includes patches such as fix-auth, improve-logging, and update-frontend." See also: changelog, patch management, bundle patching.