English · Science & Technology
coding
/ˈkəʊ.dɪŋ/
[/ˈkəʊ.dɪŋ/]
writing computer code
Beginnernoun
Definition
The process of writing instructions in a programming language for a computer to follow.
Example
Many schools now teach coding so that children can create their own websites and apps.
Many schools now teach coding so that children can create their own websites and apps.
Etymology
From 'code', from Latin 'codex' (book, code of laws); the computing sense developed in the 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
A popular, slightly informal word for programming, common in education.