coderecycling
nounUK /ˈkəʊd riːˌsaɪklɪŋ/
US /ˈkoʊd riˌsaɪklɪŋ/
Using old computer code again to make something new.
The team saved time by coderecycling parts of an old game into their new app.
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2. The practice of updating old programs so they can run on newer computers.
Coderecycling kept the school's ancient record system working on modern machines.
3. Reusing small pieces of code, like functions or snippets, in different projects.
She keeps a folder of helpful snippets for quick coderecycling.
4. Turning unused or abandoned software into something useful again.
Their coderecycling project turned a forgotten calculator into a fun learning tool.