Bake in

Definition

To incorporate something into a plan or system from the beginning, as if you're making a cake and not just making excuses for poor planning. Usually said about features that will definitely be forgotten.

Example Usage

Let's bake in time for user testing, so we can ignore it later when we're behind schedule.

Origin

Software development and manufacturing, early 2000s

Fun Fact

Ironically, things that are 'baked in' are often half-baked.

Source: Product development terminology

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