codechallenge

noun
UK /ˈkəʊdˌtʃælɪndʒ/
US /ˈkoʊdˌtʃælɪndʒ/

A code challenge is a fun puzzle where you write a computer program to solve a problem.

The teacher gave us a code challenge to make a robot move in a square.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A contest where people compete to write the best computer program.

She won first place in the weekend code challenge.

3. A test given to job applicants to check their programming skills.

The company sent him a code challenge before the interview.

4. A timed problem on a coding practice website.

He solved three code challenges on the site last night.