result-firstcoding
nounA way of writing computer code where you first decide what the program should do, then write the code to make it happen.
The team used result-first coding to build the game by first listing all the fun features they wanted.
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2. A coding style that starts with the desired output and works backward to the instructions.
With result-first coding, she sketched the final screen before writing any functions.
3. A teaching method where students see the expected result before learning the code steps.
The teacher introduced result-first coding by showing a working robot before explaining its program.
4. A planning approach in software teams that prioritizes measurable outcomes over technical details.
Their result-first coding meeting focused on what users should achieve, not which tools to use.