programmingapp

noun

UK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ æp/

US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ æp/

A computer program that helps you write code to make other programs.

She opened the programming app on her laptop to build a small game.

SYNONYMS

coding app code editor development tool IDE programming software

RELATED WORDS

compiler debugger source code syntax developer

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A mobile application used to learn or practice computer programming.

He practiced Python lessons on a programming app during his commute.

3. A web-based tool for writing and running code in a browser.

The programming app let students run JavaScript without installing anything.

4. Software that generates or manages programs automatically.

The team used a programming app to create repetitive data-entry scripts.