dryserved
Dryserved is a term of informal use across multiple disciplines to describe practices or presentations that emphasize minimalism or avoidance of repetition. It is a portmanteau of DRY ("Don't Repeat Yourself") and "served" or "serving," and its exact meaning varies by context. Because the term lacks formal definition, dryserved is best understood through discipline-specific usage rather than a single universal definition.
In software and information technology, dryserved is used to describe architectures and coding practices that minimize
In culinary or hospitality contexts, dry-served describes dishes presented without accompanying sauces, gravies, or moisture-rich garnishes.
Because uses of the term are scattered across blogs, forums, and niche publications rather than formal standards,
See also: DRY principle, single source of truth, server architecture.