purpose-driven programming
nounUK /ˈpɜːpəs ˈdrɪvən ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/
US /ˈpɜːrpəs ˈdrɪvən ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/
Writing computer code with a clear goal in mind so every part has a job to do.
The team used purpose-driven programming to build an app that helps people find clean water.
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2. A style of coding where each function is written to serve one specific real-world need.
Her purpose-driven programming made the robot's movements easy to understand.
3. An approach to learning programming that starts from a problem you want to solve.
In class, purpose-driven programming meant building a game to teach math.
4. Developing software guided by social or ethical goals rather than only technical ones.
The nonprofit's purpose-driven programming focused on accessibility for blind users.