endlessprogramming

noun

UK /ˈɛndləs ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

US /ˈɛndləs ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

Writing computer code that never seems to stop.

The game update took all night because of endless programming.

SYNONYMS

nonstop coding continuous development never-ending scripting constant programming

RELATED WORDS

software developer loop debugging algorithm

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computer loop that keeps running forever by mistake.

The screen froze because of an endless programming loop.

3. A long, tiring task of writing many lines of code.

After endless programming, she finally fixed the bug.

4. A style of coding that keeps adding features without finishing.

Their app grew messy from endless programming and no planning.