aim-directed coding

noun

UK /eɪm dɪˈrɛktɪd ˈkəʊdɪŋ/

US /eɪm dɪˈrɛktɪd ˈkoʊdɪŋ/

Writing computer instructions with a clear goal in mind.

The students practiced aim-directed coding to make their robot find the exit.

SYNONYMS

goal-oriented programming purpose-driven coding targeted programming objective-based coding

RELATED WORDS

algorithm goal setting debugging planning programming

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A teaching method where learners code toward a specific outcome.

Teachers use aim-directed coding to keep lessons focused.

3. A software design approach that starts from a desired result.

Aim-directed coding helped the team build the app faster.

4. The practice of writing code to solve one exact problem.

Her aim-directed coding fixed the bug in minutes.