functionalcode

noun

UK /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl kəʊd/

US /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl koʊd/

Code that works well and does the job it is supposed to do.

The app runs smoothly because it is built with clean, functional code.

SYNONYMS

working code operational code usable code effective code practical code

RELATED WORDS

programming software algorithm debugging source code

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Code written in a functional programming style, using pure functions and avoiding shared state.

The team rewrote the module as functional code to reduce side effects.

3. A piece of code that is currently active and executable rather than commented out or disabled.

Only the functional code paths are tested in this build.

4. Code that serves a practical purpose rather than being decorative or experimental.

She replaced the placeholder script with functional code that handles real user input.