coding problem
[/ˈkoʊdɪŋ ˈprɑbləm/]
nounpl: coding problems
problema de codificação
1. A task or challenge that requires writing, debugging, or optimizing computer code to achieve a specific solution or outcome
The coding problem required implementing a sorting algorithm efficiently.
O problema de codificação exigia implementar um algoritmo de classificação de forma eficiente.
2. A technical issue or error that arises during the development or execution of software code
We encountered a coding problem when the variables weren't initialized properly.
Encontramos um problema de codificação quando as variáveis não foram inicializadas corretamente.
3. An exercise or assignment used in programming education, interviews, or competitions
She solved the coding problem in less than ten minutes during the technical interview.
Ela resolveu o problema de codificação em menos de dez minutos durante a entrevista técnica.
Coding problems are fundamental to tech culture in both the USA and Brazil. In the US tech industry, particularly in Silicon Valley and NYC, coding problems are standard in job interviews (LeetCode, HackerRank). In Brazil, the tech community in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro increasingly emphasizes coding challenges for recruitment. The term is heavily used in academic computer science programs, online learning platforms, and competitive programming contexts in both countries.
NYC Slang
bug, coding glitch, or just 'problem'
Related Idioms & Phrases
debugging a coding problem
troubleshoot a coding problem
solve a coding problem
run into a coding problem
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