solution-based coding

noun phrase
UK /səˈluːʃən beɪst ˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /səˈluːʃən beɪst ˈkoʊdɪŋ/

A way of writing computer programs that starts by thinking about the problem you want to fix.

The class used solution-based coding to build an app that helps people find clean water.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A teaching method where students learn to code by working on real problems.

The school's solution-based coding workshop had kids design tools for their neighborhood.

3. An approach in software teams that begins with the user's need before choosing tools.

Their solution-based coding process saved time because they tested ideas with users first.

4. Writing code that directly addresses a specific business or community challenge.

The nonprofit relied on solution-based coding to create a simple donation tracker.