unplannedcoding

noun

UK /ʌnˈplænd ˈkəʊdɪŋ/

US /ʌnˈplænd ˈkoʊdɪŋ/

Writing computer code without a plan first.

We did some unplannedcoding and fixed the bug by trying things quickly.

SYNONYMS

improvised programming spontaneous coding ad-hoc coding off-the-cuff coding

RELATED WORDS

prototyping debugging hacking scripting

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Code written quickly without design or tests.

The app broke because of unplannedcoding in the login page.

3. A casual coding session with no set goal.

Our Friday unplannedcoding turned into a fun little game.

4. Making changes to a program while it is running.

He fixed the report with some unplannedcoding during the meeting.