easy-to-read programming

noun
UK /ˈiːzi tə riːd ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/
US /ˈiːzi tə riːd ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

Easy-to-read programming is writing computer code in a way that is simple for people to understand.

The teacher praised the class for their easy-to-read programming, with clear names and helpful comments.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A style of coding that uses plain words and short lines so beginners can follow it.

This tutorial uses easy-to-read programming so new learners can follow along.

3. Code that is written for people to review and maintain, not just for the computer to run.

Our team values easy-to-read programming because we share the codebase.

4. A way of writing software that avoids tricky shortcuts and confusing tricks.

She rewrote the function with easy-to-read programming instead of clever one-liners.