playingwithprogramming
nounUK /ˈpleɪɪŋ wɪð ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/
US /ˈpleɪɪŋ wɪð ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/
Having fun by making computer programs do things.
The kids spent the afternoon playingwithprogramming, making a cartoon cat chase a ball.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A playful way of learning to code by trying things out.
Her teacher uses playingwithprogramming to teach loops and logic.
3. Making small fun projects with code instead of serious software.
On weekends he enjoys playingwithprogramming and builds silly games.
4. Exploring how programs work by changing them and seeing what happens.
Playingwithprogramming helped him understand how variables change.