codeshell
nounUK /ˈkəʊdʃel/
US /ˈkoʊdʃel/
A codeshell is a small program that lets you type commands to talk to a computer.
She opened the codeshell and typed a command to list her files.
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2. A protective outer layer or casing that holds and guards computer code or a program.
The developer packed the script into a codeshell so it could run safely.
3. A beginner-friendly learning environment where people practice writing and running code.
The class used a simple codeshell to try their first programs.
4. A small tool that wraps around code to run it, test it, or keep it organized.
He built a codeshell to test each piece of his game before adding it.