securecoding
nounUK /sɪˈkjʊə ˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /sɪˈkjʊr ˈkoʊdɪŋ/
Writing computer programs in a way that keeps bad people from breaking in or stealing information.
The team practiced securecoding so that hackers could not steal users' passwords.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A set of rules and habits that help programmers avoid mistakes that could let attackers in.
Our teacher taught us securecoding before we built our first website.
3. The act of checking code carefully to find and fix weak spots.
Securecoding means testing your game for holes before sharing it with friends.
4. Building software that protects private data from being seen by the wrong people.
Securecoding keeps your messages secret when you send them online.