visual programming language

noun

A programming language that lets users create programs by manipulating program elements graphically rather than by writing code.

Meanings

nounvisual programming language (plural visual programming languages)

plural visual programming languages · alternative VPL

  1. computingA programming language that lets users create programs by manipulating program elements graphically rather than by writing code.
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