basicprogramming

noun
UK /ˈbeɪsɪk ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/
US /ˈbeɪsɪk ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

Writing simple instructions that tell a computer what to do.

My little brother is learning basic programming by making a cartoon cat move on the screen.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The first lessons in a programming course that teach simple commands and ideas.

The class starts with basic programming before moving on to harder projects.

3. A very simple style of writing computer code using easy steps and few rules.

Her game uses basic programming, so it only has a few buttons.

4. The basic instructions built into a device that make it start up and work.

The toy robot's basic programming lets it walk forward and beep.