grid-based coding

noun
UK /ɡrɪd beɪst ˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ɡrɪd beɪst ˈkoʊdɪŋ/

Grid-based coding is when you use blocks on a grid to tell a computer what to do.

In grid-based coding, you drag a block to make the character move one square.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A way to learn coding by snapping blocks together like puzzle pieces.

Kids often start with grid-based coding before learning to type code.

3. A coding style where commands are placed in a grid of squares.

The app uses grid-based coding so you can see each step clearly.

4. A beginner-friendly method of programming using a grid layout.

Teachers use grid-based coding to explain how computers follow instructions.