structuredcoding

noun

UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃəd ˈkəʊ.dɪŋ/

US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚd ˈkoʊ.dɪŋ/

Structured coding is writing computer instructions in a neat, step-by-step way that is easy to follow.

Our teacher showed us structured coding by building a game one small piece at a time.

SYNONYMS

organized programming clean coding step-by-step coding tidy programming

RELATED WORDS

algorithm function loop debugging code review

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A style of programming that uses clear blocks and rules so other people can read and fix the code.

The team switched to structured coding so new members could understand the project quickly.

3. In data work, arranging information into fixed fields and formats before storing it.

Structured coding of the survey answers made the results easy to count.

4. A teaching method that breaks a big coding task into small, ordered steps for beginners.

Kids learn faster with structured coding because each lesson builds on the last.