settings-based programming
nounUK /ˈsɛtɪŋz beɪst ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/
US /ˈsɛtɪŋz beɪst ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/
A way of making a computer do things by choosing options in a menu instead of writing code.
With settings-based programming, she changed the robot's speed by picking a number from a list.
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2. Building software behavior through adjustable parameters rather than custom scripts.
The app uses settings-based programming so parents can set time limits without coding.
3. A teaching approach where learners control devices by toggling options in a visual panel.
In class, students tried settings-based programming to make the lights blink in patterns.
4. A design style where features are turned on or off through a configuration file.
The game's settings-based programming lets players change difficulty from the options screen.