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
The dev team is totally bogged down. Is the coding even started?
It's in a synergistic flow state, Jess. Just trust the process.
Meanings
The process of assigning a code to something for classification or identification purposes.
"The coding of the data took several weeks to complete."
The activity of writing program code for a computer.
"She is taking an online course to improve her coding skills."
To write instructions for a computer in a programming language.
"He spent the entire weekend coding a new mobile application."