codingcontest

noun

UK /ˈkəʊdɪŋ ˈkɒntɛst/

US /ˈkoʊdɪŋ ˈkɑːntɛst/

A coding contest is a game where people write computer programs to solve puzzles and win prizes.

Our school held a coding contest, and my team built a game in one hour.

SYNONYMS

programming competition hackathon code challenge coding competition algorithm contest

RELATED WORDS

programmer computer puzzle teamwork prize

OTHER MEANINGS

2. An online event where coders race to solve problems within a time limit.

She joined an online coding contest and finished in the top ten.

3. A school activity that teaches kids to think logically while writing code.

The coding contest helped students learn loops and conditions.

4. A test of speed and skill in writing correct computer programs.

Winning the coding contest required both fast typing and clever thinking.