codehunting
nounUK /ˈkəʊdˌhʌntɪŋ/
US /ˈkoʊdˌhʌntɪŋ/
Looking for mistakes or hidden things in computer code.
The team spent the afternoon codehunting to find the bug before the game launched.
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2. Searching through a set of rules or symbols to find a specific one.
She was codehunting through the rulebook to find the right code for the puzzle.
3. Exploring online for discount codes or secret codes.
He spent an hour codehunting for a coupon before buying the game.
4. Looking for hidden messages in a coded text.
The detectives were codehunting in the old letters to uncover the secret plan.