applied programming

noun

UK /əˈplaɪd ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

US /əˈplaɪd ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

Writing computer programs to solve real problems in the world.

She studied applied programming so she could build an app that helps doctors.

SYNONYMS

practical programming applied coding real-world programming software development applied computing

RELATED WORDS

computer science software engineering coding application development programming

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Using programming skills to make tools people can actually use.

The class on applied programming taught students to build a simple weather app.

3. Programming focused on solving everyday tasks rather than just theory.

Applied programming helped the team track deliveries more quickly.

4. The practice of turning ideas into working computer programs.

He learned applied programming to automate his family's shop records.