codingrule
nounUK /ˈkəʊdɪŋ ruːl/
US /ˈkoʊdɪŋ ruːl/
A coding rule is a simple instruction that tells a computer program how to work.
The teacher said every coding rule must be written clearly so the robot knows what to do.
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2. A rule that people who write computer code agree to follow.
One coding rule says to give every variable a clear name.
3. A rule inside a game or puzzle that is written in code.
The secret coding rule made the door open only when you typed the right word.
4. A rule that keeps computer code safe and easy to read.
Following the coding rule helped the team find mistakes quickly.