essentialprogrammingskills

noun

UK /ɪˈsɛnʃəl ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ skɪlz/

US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ skɪlz/

The basic abilities you need to write computer programs.

Learning loops and variables gives you essential programming skills.

SYNONYMS

core coding abilities fundamental coding skills basic programming competencies key developer skills

RELATED WORDS

coding algorithm debugging syntax software development

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The must-have technical abilities listed in a job posting for developers.

The job ad lists essential programming skills such as Python and Git.

3. The foundational knowledge taught in an introductory coding course.

The bootcamp covers essential programming skills before moving to advanced topics.

4. The minimum abilities a team needs to maintain its software.

Without essential programming skills on the team, the project stalled.