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What does "blocker" mean in programming?
blocker is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
An obstacle that prevents a developer or team from making progress on a task. Blockers are raised in standups and must be resolved before the dependent work can continue.
Example
"I have a blocker: I need access to the staging database before I can test this."
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