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coding

In modern conversation, "coding" most commonly refers to computer programming. While it can mean assigning codes to data (like in a medical or research setting), the technology meaning is far more frequent. When used as a noun, it is typically an uncountable noun (e.g., "I love coding"), meaning you do not usually say "codings." As a verb, it is often used interchangeably with "programming," though "coding" is sometimes seen as a more casual or specific term for the act of writing the actual lines of code.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Jessica is staring at a chaotic Gantt chart in her office.
Jessica

The dev team is totally bogged down. Is the coding even started?

Jessica
David Smith
David Smith

It's in a synergistic flow state, Jess. Just trust the process.

💡
Jessica uses the phrasal verb 'bogged down' to describe being stuck or overwhelmed by work. David responds with corporate buzzwords ('synergistic', 'flow state') to avoid giving a concrete answer about whether the programming is actually happening, highlighting their mismatched professional styles.

Meanings

noun

The process of assigning a code to something for classification or identification purposes.

"The coding of the data took several weeks to complete."

noun

The activity of writing program code for a computer.

"She is taking an online course to improve her coding skills."

verb (transitive)

To write instructions for a computer in a programming language.

"He spent the entire weekend coding a new mobile application."

verb (intransitive)

To engage in the act of writing computer software.

"I prefer coding at night when it is quiet."

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