practicalprogramming
nounUK /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl ˈprəʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ/
US /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl ˈproʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ/
Writing computer code to make real things work.
She learned practical programming by building a small app that helps her family shop.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A school subject where students build working programs instead of just reading about them.
The practical programming class meets every Friday in the computer lab.
3. The habit of solving problems with simple, working code rather than fancy ideas.
His practical programming saved the team weeks of work.
4. A style of teaching coding through real projects and exercises.
The bootcamp is known for its practical programming approach.