General
bleeding edge
What does bleeding edge mean?
The very latest technology, even more advanced (and riskier) than cutting edge.
"That framework is bleeding edge, half the docs don't exist yet."
Origin
1980s riff on 'cutting edge' implying you can get hurt.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'bleeding edge' mean?
It describes technology so new and advanced that it's still risky, unproven and prone to problems.
How is it different from cutting edge?
Cutting edge means the latest and best; bleeding edge goes further, implying it's so new that early adopters can 'get hurt' by bugs and instability.
Where does the term come from?
It's a 1980s riff on 'cutting edge' that adds the idea that being first can be painful.
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