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What term refers to an action that provides an immediate solution to a problem by cutting through the complexity that surrounds it?

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Answer: Silver Bullet

Explanation: A silver bullet provides an immediate solution to a problem, especially one that has been a persistent problem. Its origin is from folklore where silver bullets are used as a weapon against dangerous mythical creatures such as werewolves, vampires and witches.

In Information Technology, a popular book titled No Silver Bullet – Essence and Accident in Software Engineering explains that it is impossible to cut through the complexity of software development and each major improvement can only be achieved through incremental steps.

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