examplecode

noun

UK /ɪɡˈzɑːmpəlkəʊd/

US /ɪɡˈzæmpəlkoʊd/

A small piece of computer code that shows you how to do something.

The teacher gave us some examplecode to help us start our first program.

SYNONYMS

sample code demo code snippet reference code template code

RELATED WORDS

programming tutorial syntax function script

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A model or pattern used to teach a coding lesson.

Each lesson in the book comes with examplecode you can try at home.

3. A short block of code copied and changed for a new project.

She pasted the examplecode into her file and edited the colors.

4. A placeholder code used to show a format, not a real one.

The form showed examplecode like ABC-123 to explain the pattern.

5. A simple program written to test whether a system works.

The engineer ran some examplecode to check the new server.