unscriptedcode

noun

UK /ʌnˈskrɪptɪd kəʊd/

US /ʌnˈskrɪptɪd koʊd/

Code that someone writes freely without following a plan made in advance.

The teacher showed us how unscriptedcode can solve a puzzle in a fun, surprising way.

SYNONYMS

improvised code spontaneous programming freeform code ad-libbed code

RELATED WORDS

coding programming improvisation script algorithm

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A live coding session where the programmer types without prepared notes.

The audience watched his unscriptedcode as he built a game on the spot.

3. Computer instructions created on the fly to fix an unexpected problem.

She used unscriptedcode to patch the bug during the demo.

4. A playful style of writing programs by trial and error rather than planning.

His unscriptedcode turned a simple drawing into a colorful animation.