program-generating code
nounUK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm ˈdʒen.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ kəʊd/
US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm ˈdʒen.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ koʊd/
Code that writes other code for you.
The app uses program-generating code to build a simple game for you.
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2. A tool that turns a design into working computer instructions.
She used program-generating code to turn her drawing into a real app.
3. Instructions that create new instructions automatically.
The robot's program-generating code made new steps all by itself.
4. A helper that saves time by writing repeated computer commands.
With program-generating code, the team finished the website much faster.