goal-driven coding

noun

UK /ɡəʊl ˈdrɪvən ˈkəʊdɪŋ/

US /ɡoʊl ˈdrɪvən ˈkoʊdɪŋ/

Writing computer code with a clear aim in mind.

With goal-driven coding, she finished the game feature before lunch.

SYNONYMS

purposeful programming objective-based coding target-oriented development aim-focused coding

RELATED WORDS

planning milestones requirements sprints debugging

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A teaching method where students code to solve a specific problem.

The teacher used goal-driven coding to help kids build a simple calculator.

3. A work style where every coding task ties back to a measurable outcome.

Our team adopted goal-driven coding to ship features faster.

4. An approach in AI where programs are written to reach a defined target state.

The robot used goal-driven coding to find the exit of the maze.