programming exercise

noun

UK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ ˈek.sə.saɪz/

US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ ˈek.sɚ.saɪz/

A small job you do to practice writing computer code.

The teacher gave us a programming exercise to print the numbers from one to ten.

SYNONYMS

coding task coding exercise programming task coding drill code practice

RELATED WORDS

programming code algorithm debugging compiler

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A problem set in a course or textbook that tests programming skills.

Chapter three ends with a programming exercise about sorting lists.

3. A physical activity routine designed by a program, such as a fitness plan.

Her gym app created a weekly programming exercise for strength training.

4. The act of planning or scheduling an activity or event.

Organizing the festival was a long programming exercise for the whole team.