code snippet
Brief reusable example
A code snippet is a small, reusable piece of programming code—typically a few lines that accomplish a specific task.
Programmers share snippets to demonstrate techniques or solve common problems: I found a code snippet for sorting arrays.
Development tools often store frequently used snippets for quick insertion.
The term emphasizes brevity; longer sections are usually called blocks or modules.
- functionPurpose or duty
- scriptWritten words for performance
- exampleRepresentative case shown
- copy pasteDuplicate and transfer digitally
- pasteThick sticky substance
copy · block · syntax · syntax error · gist · fragment · programming · variable · debug · quick fix · editor · IDE · stack overflow · tutorial · method · algorithm · compile · execute
- excerptsexcerpt, extract, clip, passage, selection
- fragmentsfragment, shard, splinter, shards, sliver
- study aidstutor, note cards, CliffsNotes, crib sheet, study guides
- code documentationcomment, note, explanation, README, clarification
code snippetsoftware suite
Grouped programs sold together
codebase · production code · enterprise software · framework · software package
code snippetpseudocode
Informal algorithm representation
flowchart · system architecture · software architecture · documentation · system design
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