manual programming
[ˈmæn.ju.əl ˈproʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ]
noun
programação manual
1. The process of writing computer code directly by hand without the assistance of automated tools or code generation software
Manual programming requires developers to write every line of code themselves.
A programação manual exige que os desenvolvedores escrevam cada linha de código por conta própria.
2. The act of inputting instructions into a machine or device by direct operator intervention rather than through automated or pre-programmed sequences
The technician used manual programming to configure the industrial robot for the new assembly task.
O técnico usou programação manual para configurar o robô industrial para a nova tarefa de montagem.
3. Traditional coding method where programmers write source code in a text editor without relying on IDEs, frameworks, or code generation tools
Some experienced programmers still prefer manual programming in a simple text editor.
Alguns programadores experientes ainda preferem a programação manual em um editor de texto simples.
Manual programming is valued in both Brazilian and American software development communities as a foundational skill. In educational contexts in Brazil, learning manual programming through languages like C, Python, and Java is considered essential before using high-level frameworks. In the US tech industry, there's ongoing debate between those who advocate for manual programming to develop problem-solving skills versus those who prefer using automation tools for efficiency.
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