hiddenscripting
nounUK /ˈhɪdənˌskrɪptɪŋ/
US /ˈhɪdənˌskrɪptɪŋ/
Writing secret computer instructions that stay out of sight.
The game used hiddenscripting to make the characters move without anyone seeing the code.
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2. The act of secretly writing commands that control a program.
Hiddenscripting let the app run tasks in the background.
3. A technique of hiding instructions inside a file so users do not notice them.
The website was caught using hiddenscripting to track clicks.
4. The practice of writing scripts that are invisible to the person using a computer.
Hiddenscripting can be helpful for automation but risky if misused.