flexiblecoding
nounUK /ˈflɛksɪbəl ˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˈflɛksəbəl ˈkoʊdɪŋ/
Flexible coding is when you write computer instructions in a way that is easy to change later.
The team used flexible coding so they could add new features without breaking the game.
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2. A coding style that lets a program handle many different inputs or situations.
Flexible coding helped the app work on both phones and tablets.
3. Writing code so that parts can be swapped or updated easily.
With flexible coding, she replaced the old payment system in one afternoon.
4. A way of programming that avoids hard-coded values and fixed rules.
Flexible coding meant the quiz could show any number of questions.