semantic-oriented programming

noun

A software paradigm where code is defined, parsed, and executed based on its underlying meaning or intent rather than rigid syntax.

Meanings

nounsemantic-oriented programming (uncountable)
  1. rareuncountablecomputingA software paradigm where code is defined, parsed, and executed based on its underlying meaning or intent rather than rigid syntax.
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