programmingrule
nounUK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ ruːl/
US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ ruːl/
A programming rule is a rule that tells a computer program what it can and cannot do.
The programmer followed every programming rule so the game would work correctly.
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2. A rule that says how a program should be written, like keeping it neat and easy to read.
One programming rule says to give variables clear names.
3. A rule inside a program that decides what happens when certain things occur.
The game has a programming rule that gives you a point when you catch the star.
4. A rule that limits what a program is allowed to do for safety.
A programming rule stops the app from sharing your private information.