code-level tactic

noun

UK /kəʊd ˈlɛvəl ˈtæktɪk/

US /koʊd ˈlɛvəl ˈtæktɪk/

A small trick or plan used inside a computer program to make it work better or solve a problem.

The programmer used a clever code-level tactic to make the game run faster.

SYNONYMS

coding trick programming technique software strategy implementation method coding approach

RELATED WORDS

algorithm function debugging optimization source code

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A low-level programming move that changes how a specific part of the code behaves.

She fixed the bug with a simple code-level tactic instead of rewriting the whole file.

3. A strategy used by a coder to handle a tricky situation in the program.

Using a loop was a smart code-level tactic for repeating the same action.

4. A small plan inside the code that helps the software do its job more safely.

The team added a code-level tactic to check for errors before saving data.