Data scraping is generally considered an "ad hoc", inelegant technique, often used only as a last resort when no other mechanism for data interchange is available.
en.wikipedia.org Wasteful, expensive, and overbuilt, major data centers are an inelegant solution to remote storage -- not to mention risky, in the all-eggs-in-one-basket sense.
www.fastcolabs.com The only drawback for traditionalists was that the strings had a harsh metallic sound which was considered inelegant.
en.wikipedia.org Rhythmically, the music is characterized by a heavy, nonchalant, inelegant strut, and is in duple meter, which makes it suitable for both dancing and marching.
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