basic programming abilities
noun phraseUK /ˈbeɪsɪk ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ əˈbɪlətiz/
US /ˈbeɪsɪk ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ əˈbɪlətiz/
The simple skills you need to tell a computer what to do.
Learning basic programming abilities helps kids make their own games.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The first-level skills taught in an introductory coding class.
The course covers basic programming abilities like loops and variables.
3. A person's general talent for writing simple computer programs.
Her basic programming abilities were enough to fix the small bug.
4. The minimum technical skills needed for an entry-level tech job.
The internship requires basic programming abilities in Python.