program generation

noun

UK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Program generation is when a computer makes a program by itself.

The new tool speeds up program generation so developers can finish their apps faster.

SYNONYMS

code generation software generation automatic programming program synthesis

RELATED WORDS

compiler code generator automation software development template

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of creating a set of instructions for a computer automatically from a higher-level description.

Program generation from models reduces the chance of human error in coding.

3. The output or result of a tool that produces programs, such as generated source files.

The build system stores each program generation in a separate folder.

4. In education, the act of designing a plan of study or activities.

The school's program generation for the new term took several weeks.