A term commonly used across any Linux community,[1] "bloat" is commonly used to describe "unwarranted or excessive growth or enlargement" in the most universal sense for day-to-day life.[2] Within the realm of Linux and programming, "bloat" often refers to unnecessary tooling, code, applications, algorithms, etc. that can severely or at least noticeably impact the performance of a system.[3]
References
- ↑ TechOverTea imported on 17th June 2025
- ↑ Merriam-Webster Dictionary. [1]
- ↑ "What is Bloatware?" TechTarget.com ,Imported 17th June 2025