robust

( adj.)

   Said  of  a  system  that  has  demonstrated  an  ability  to recover
   gracefully  from the whole range of exceptional inputs and situations
   in  a  given  environment.  One step below {bulletproof}. Carries the
   additional  connotation  of  elegance  in  addition  to  just careful
   attention to detail. Compare {smart}, oppose {brittle}.

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[Reference(s) to this entry by made by: {brittle}{bulletproof}{smart}{software rot}{win}]