programming software

noun

UK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ ˈsɒft.weər/

US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ ˈsɔːft.wer/

Tools that help people write instructions for computers.

She used programming software to make a small game.

SYNONYMS

development tools coding software programming tools software development kit IDE

RELATED WORDS

compiler debugger code editor programming language source code

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Applications used to create, test, and fix computer programs.

The team installed programming software on every laptop.

3. A set of programs that assist in writing code for other programs.

This programming software supports many languages.

4. Software designed for developers rather than everyday users.

Programming software often includes a debugger and compiler.