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softcode

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To construct a program in a way which ensures that certain values and methods of operation are adjustable at run time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

Examples

  • 1997, Barbara L. Maia Goldstein, Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers, Plug and play software for agile manufacturing, SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering Best of breed component approaches are better supported because of the softcoding of much of the factory model and integration logic.

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History

Etymology

From soft + code, modelled on earlier hard code.