participatory programming
nounA way of making computer programs where the people who use them also help build them.
The school used participatory programming so students could help design the app they use every day.
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2. A software development approach where stakeholders join programmers in planning and building the system.
Participatory programming brought teachers and developers together to shape the new learning platform.
3. A teaching method in which learners write and share code together rather than only reading it.
In the coding club, participatory programming meant every child contributed a piece of the game.
4. A style of interactive media where the audience helps shape the program's content or behavior.
The museum's exhibit used participatory programming, letting visitors vote on what happened next.