impact-first coding

noun
UK /ˈɪmpækt fɜːst ˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˈɪmpækt fɜːrst ˈkoʊdɪŋ/

Writing computer code by first thinking about the good change you want it to make in the world.

The team used impact-first coding to make sure their app truly helped people.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A coding style that measures success by real-world benefits rather than just features.

With impact-first coding, they checked how many families actually got help.

3. Building software where the first question is who it helps, not what it does.

Impact-first coding made the developers ask about users before writing any code.

4. A teamwork rule that puts positive results for people ahead of fancy technology.

Their impact-first coding rule kept the project focused on helping the community.