data-first coding
nounA way of writing computer programs where you plan and organize the information first, then write the code.
The team used data-first coding to design the app so the user information was organized before any code was written.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An approach in which data structures and their relationships guide the overall design of a software system.
Data-first coding helped the engineers avoid costly changes later because the data model was solid from the start.
3. A teaching method that introduces data concepts before programming syntax.
The coding bootcamp uses data-first coding to help beginners understand how information flows before they write loops and functions.
4. A development practice where real data samples are used to shape and test code early in a project.
With data-first coding, the developers tested their functions against real customer records before building the full interface.