devcompanion
nounUK /ˌdev.kəmˈpæn.jən/
US /ˌdev.kəmˈpæn.jən/
A helper that stays with you while you make computer programs.
My devcompanion reminds me to save my code every few minutes.
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2. A small program that runs beside a bigger one to help it work.
The devcompanion watches for errors while the main app runs.
3. A person who works closely with a developer on a project.
She joined the team as a devcompanion for the lead engineer.
4. A built-in guide that teaches beginners how to code step by step.
The app's devcompanion showed him how to write his first loop.