codeexample

noun

UK /ˈkəʊd ɪɡˌzɑːmpəl/

US /ˈkoʊd ɪɡˌzæmpəl/

A code example is a small piece of computer code that shows you how to do something.

The tutorial includes a code example that shows how to print a greeting.

SYNONYMS

sample code code snippet coding sample example script

RELATED WORDS

tutorial snippet programming documentation demo

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short block of code used in a lesson or textbook to teach a concept.

Each chapter ends with a code example for students to try.

3. A reference implementation shared online to demonstrate a library or tool.

The developer copied the code example from the official docs.

4. A test case written in code to show expected behavior.

The bug report included a code example that reproduces the error.