improvisedcoding
nounUK /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd ˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd ˈkoʊdɪŋ/
Writing computer code on the spot without a plan, like making things up as you go.
During the hackathon, the team relied on improvised coding to build a working demo before the deadline.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A teaching exercise where learners solve coding problems without preparation.
The instructor used improvised coding drills to sharpen students' problem-solving skills.
3. Making quick fixes to software under time pressure rather than following a design.
The late-night improvised coding kept the site running but left messy code behind.
4. A collaborative jam session where programmers build something together with no script.
Their improvised coding session produced a quirky game in just two hours.