substitutablecode
nounUK /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːtəbl kəʊd/
US /ˈsʌbstɪtuːtəbl koʊd/
Code that can be swapped with other code and still work the same.
The teacher showed how substitutablecode lets programmers replace one part without breaking the whole program.
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2. A placeholder code that stands in for another code in a test.
The test used substitutablecode so the real database was never touched.
3. A coding style where parts can be exchanged easily because they follow the same rules.
Writing substitutablecode makes future updates much faster.
4. A piece of software designed to be replaced by an alternative without changing the rest of the system.
The plugin was built as substitutablecode, so users could switch to a different one anytime.