computer-aided coding

noun

UK /kəmˈpjuːtə eɪdɪd ˈkəʊdɪŋ/

US /kəmˈpjuːtər eɪdɪd ˈkoʊdɪŋ/

Using a computer to help you write instructions for a machine.

With computer-aided coding, the program suggests words as you type.

SYNONYMS

computer-assisted programming computer-aided programming machine-assisted coding software-assisted coding

RELATED WORDS

code completion autocomplete integrated development environment debugging tool syntax highlighting

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Using software tools to help write and check computer programs.

The class teaches computer-aided coding with an editor that finds mistakes.

3. A way of making code where the computer helps fix errors and finish lines.

Computer-aided coding saved us time by catching typos automatically.

4. The use of smart helpers in a coding app to speed up writing programs.

Her app uses computer-aided coding to suggest the next line.