Programmiteni

Programmiteni is a neologism used to describe a collaborative approach to software development and computational inquiry. The term blends the English word program with the suffix -teni, used in some languages to form collective notions, and has emerged in online programming communities to refer to a practice rather than a single technology.

In programmiteni, teams aim to build compact, modular programs that can be used to model real-world phenomena and to communicate methods clearly. Central ideas include reproducibility, literate programming, open data, and transparent algorithms.

Practices commonly associated include using notebooks and script-based workflows to narrate analysis alongside code, version-controlled development, and the creation of parameterized, testable artifacts. Proponents emphasize readability and collaboration across disciplines, with emphasis on documenting assumptions and limitations.

Applications span education, rapid prototyping, data science, public policy modeling, and digital humanities, where the goal is to turn ideas into runnable artifacts that others can verify and reuse.

Critics argue that the emphasis on simplicity can lead to oversimplified models, potential performance issues, and the risk of conflating narrative clarity with rigour. Adoption often requires a culture shift toward reproducible workflows, which may be challenging in established teams.

Related topics include reproducible research, literate programming, and computational thinking.