program development
nounUK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm dɪˌvel.əp.mənt/
US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm dɪˌvel.əp.mənt/
Program development is the work of planning and building a computer program.
The team spent months on program development before releasing the new app.
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2. The process of creating and improving a plan or set of activities, such as for a school or event.
Program development for the summer camp took all winter.
3. The growth and shaping of a series of broadcasts or performances.
She works in program development for a television network.
4. The act of building a structured course of study or training.
The college focuses on program development for adult learners.