live-editable program

noun

UK /laɪv ˈɛdɪtəbəl ˈprəʊɡræm/

US /laɪv ˈɛdɪtəbəl ˈproʊɡræm/

A live-editable program is a computer program you can change while it is running.

The teacher showed us a live-editable program where we could move the shapes around as it ran.

SYNONYMS

interactive program modifiable program real-time editable software dynamic program

RELATED WORDS

code editor runtime editing hot reload programming tool software

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Software that lets users change its code or settings without restarting it.

Developers love this live-editable program because they see changes instantly.

3. A tool where you can edit content on the screen while it is active.

The live-editable program let the class fix mistakes during the presentation.

4. A program whose behavior can be adjusted on the fly by the user.

With a live-editable program, you can tweak the rules of the game while playing.