objective-based coding

noun
UK /əbˈdʒek.tɪv beɪst ˈkəʊ.dɪŋ/
US /əbˈdʒek.tɪv beɪst ˈkoʊ.dɪŋ/

Writing computer code to reach a clear goal you set first.

In class, we used objective-based coding to make a game where the player collects ten stars.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A teaching method where students learn coding by working toward specific, measurable goals.

The teacher planned an objective-based coding lesson around building a working calculator.

3. A software approach where each coding task is tied to a defined business or project objective.

The team adopted objective-based coding so every feature matched a customer goal.

4. A way of organizing code so that each part clearly serves one stated aim.

With objective-based coding, the developer labeled every function with its purpose.