priority-based coding

noun
UK /praɪˈɒrəti beɪst ˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /praɪˈɔːrəti beɪst ˈkoʊdɪŋ/

A way of writing computer programs where you do the most important jobs first.

The team used priority-based coding to finish the login page before the fun extras.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A method where each task gets a number showing how urgent it is.

In priority-based coding, the bug fix got a higher number than the new icon.

3. Writing code so the computer always handles the most needed thing first.

Priority-based coding kept the game smooth by drawing the player before the background.

4. A way to plan coding work by sorting jobs from most to least important.

She made a priority-based coding list so the app could launch on time.