visualcodingapp

noun

UK /ˈvɪʒuəl ˈkəʊdɪŋ æp/

US /ˈvɪʒuəl ˈkoʊdɪŋ æp/

A visual coding app is a computer program that lets you build code by dragging and connecting colorful blocks.

My little sister made a funny cartoon using a visual coding app on her tablet.

SYNONYMS

block coding app drag-and-drop coding tool visual programming app no-code coding app

RELATED WORDS

Scratch Blockly coding game programming blocks STEM app

OTHER MEANINGS

2. An app that teaches coding through pictures and puzzles instead of typing text.

The school uses a visual coding app to introduce kids to programming.

3. A tool where you snap together code blocks to make games or animations.

He built a simple maze game with a visual coding app.

4. Software that helps beginners learn programming by seeing how code fits together.

Teachers love the visual coding app because students can see their logic instantly.