handwritten code

[ˈhændˌrɪtn koʊd]
nounpl: handwritten codes
código manuscrito
1. Computer source code that is written by hand rather than typed, often on paper or a digital device with a stylus
The developer submitted a handwritten code sample as part of the job interview.
O desenvolvedor apresentou um código manuscrito como parte da entrevista de emprego.
2. Programming code written manually using pen and paper, typically for documentation, teaching, or sketching algorithmic solutions
During the lecture, the professor demonstrated the algorithm using handwritten code on the whiteboard.
Durante a aula, o professor demonstrou o algoritmo usando código manuscrito no quadro branco.
3. Hand-drawn or hand-annotated code snippets, sometimes used in technical documentation or educational materials
The textbook included handwritten code examples to illustrate key programming concepts.
O livro incluía exemplos de código manuscrito para ilustrar conceitos chave de programação.
In both Brazilian and American tech cultures, handwritten code is commonly used during technical interviews, university lectures, and algorithm design sessions. It's valued as a method to assess problem-solving skills without relying on IDE features. In Brazil, this practice is especially prevalent in computer science education and technical recruiting processes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hand-written codemanual codewritten codepen-and-paper code
Antonyms / Antônimos
typed codemachine codecompiled codegenerated code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
código manuscrito
Standard term used in educational and professional contexts
São Paulo
código escrito à mão
Alternative phrasing commonly used in tech companies
Rio de Janeiro
código feito na mão
More casual variation in informal settings
Portugal
código manuscrito
Same terminology used; occasionally 'código escrito à mão'

Related Words

source codeprogrammingalgorithmdocumentationpseudocodecode snippet

Related Idioms & Phrases

whiteboard coding
pen-and-paper programming
sketch code
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