keyprogrammingprinciples

noun

UK /kiː ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ ˈprɪnsəpəlz/

US /kiː ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ ˈprɪnsəpəlz/

The main rules that help people write good computer programs.

Our teacher explained the key programming principles before we started coding our first game.

SYNONYMS

core coding rules main programming guidelines essential coding standards fundamental coding rules

RELATED WORDS

algorithm code software debugging logic

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The basic ideas that make a program easy to read and fix.

Clean names and short functions are key programming principles for beginners.

3. The important habits coders follow to avoid mistakes.

Testing your code often is one of the key programming principles we learned today.

4. The main building blocks every young coder should know.

Loops and conditions are key programming principles taught in the first lesson.