drag-and-drop programming
nounDrag-and-drop programming is a way to make computer programs by moving picture blocks with your mouse instead of typing code.
In her coding class, Mia used drag-and-drop programming to build a simple game with colorful blocks.
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2. A style of building software where users arrange pre-made components visually rather than writing text commands.
The app builder uses drag-and-drop programming so non-experts can design their own tools.
3. A teaching method that introduces programming concepts through movable visual elements.
Teachers often start with drag-and-drop programming before moving on to text-based languages.
4. A user interface approach in which elements are moved and placed to define program behavior.
The robot's actions were set up through drag-and-drop programming on a tablet.