fault-tolerant coding
noun phraseUK /fɔːlt ˈtɒlərənt ˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /fɔlt ˈtɑlərənt ˈkoʊdɪŋ/
Writing computer programs that keep working even when something goes wrong.
The team used fault-tolerant coding so the game wouldn't crash if the internet dropped.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A style of programming where the software detects problems and recovers on its own.
Fault-tolerant coding let the app restart itself after a memory error.
3. Building systems with backup parts so one failure doesn't stop everything.
Fault-tolerant coding means the backup server takes over if the main one fails.
4. Writing code that checks for mistakes and handles them gracefully instead of crashing.
With fault-tolerant coding, the form shows a friendly message when you type the wrong date.