programgenerator
nounUK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm ˈdʒen.ə.reɪ.tər/
US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm ˈdʒen.ə.reɪ.tɚ/
A program generator is a tool that makes computer programs for you.
The teacher used a program generator to create a simple game for the class.
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2. A software tool that automatically writes source code from a higher-level description.
The program generator turned the flowchart into working code.
3. A system that produces computer programs as its output.
This program generator saves developers hours of typing.
4. A utility that creates boilerplate or template code for applications.
He used a program generator to set up the database forms.