guideline-driven development
nounUK /ˈɡaɪdlaɪn ˈdrɪvən dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
US /ˈɡaɪdlaɪn ˈdrɪvən dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
Making things by following a set of helpful rules.
The team used guideline-driven development to keep their project organized and on track.
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2. A software engineering approach where established guidelines shape design and coding decisions.
Guideline-driven development helped the engineers avoid common mistakes.
3. A management style that relies on written recommendations rather than strict commands.
Their guideline-driven development culture encouraged flexibility while maintaining quality.
4. A learning method where students follow provided guidelines to complete tasks.
Teachers adopted guideline-driven development to give students clear direction without rigid rules.