task-oriented coding

noun phrase

UK /tɑːsk ˈɔːriəntɪd ˈkəʊdɪŋ/

US /tæsk ˈɔːriəntɪd ˈkoʊdɪŋ/

Writing computer code to finish a specific job or goal.

For the robot race, the team used task-oriented coding to make it go fast.

SYNONYMS

goal-driven programming purpose-focused coding objective-based coding job-specific programming

RELATED WORDS

algorithm automation scripting problem-solving software development

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A coding style where each part of the program is built to complete one clear task.

Task-oriented coding keeps each function small and easy to test.

3. Programming that focuses on getting a practical result rather than exploring ideas.

She prefers task-oriented coding when she needs a quick tool for her homework.

4. A way of learning to code by solving real jobs step by step.

In class, task-oriented coding helped the students build a simple calculator.