short-form coding
nounUK /ʃɔːt fɔːm ˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ʃɔːrt fɔːrm ˈkoʊdɪŋ/
Writing small, quick pieces of computer code to do one simple job.
She used short-form coding to make a tiny app that reminds her to drink water.
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2. Writing code in a compact style that uses fewer lines and shorter names.
His short-form coding made the file hard for beginners to read.
3. Making short videos or posts that teach coding tips quickly.
Her short-form coding clips on social media got thousands of views.
4. Using brief commands or shortcuts instead of long written instructions.
With short-form coding, he finished the task in a few keystrokes.