auto-adjusting code

noun
UK /ˌɔːtəʊ əˈdʒʌstɪŋ kəʊd/
US /ˌɔːtoʊ əˈdʒʌstɪŋ koʊd/

Code that changes itself to work better.

The app uses auto-adjusting code to fit every screen size.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Programming that fixes small errors on its own.

Auto-adjusting code caught the typo before the game crashed.

3. Software that changes settings to match the user's needs.

The auto-adjusting code made the text bigger for grandma.

4. Code that tunes its speed based on how busy the system is.

Auto-adjusting code kept the website fast during the sale.