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Small matter of programming
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<p>In <a href="/facts/Software_development/UUfsAaYY">software development</a>, small matter of programming (SMOP) or simple matter of programming is a phrase used to ironically indicate that a suggested feature or design change would require a great deal of effort. </p><p>It points out that although the change is clearly possible, it would be very laborious to perform. It often implies that the person proposing the feature underestimates its cost. </p>