findingcode

noun
UK /ˈfaɪndɪŋ kəʊd/
US /ˈfaɪndɪŋ koʊd/

Finding code means looking for and discovering the secret words that tell a computer what to do.

The young programmer spent the afternoon finding code in the game to see how it worked.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of locating a specific piece of programming text within a larger file.

Finding code in a huge project can be hard without a good search tool.

3. Discovering a hidden or secret message written in a cipher.

The detective enjoyed finding code in the old letters.

4. A playful activity where children search for written instructions hidden around a room.

The classroom game was all about finding code to unlock the treasure box.