plural codings
: the methods or process of creating or editing computer code (see code entry 1 sense 5)
Spending time at the level of syntax is a waste for students who simply want to use coding to help solve problems rather than learn the skill of programming.—
Daniel Zingaro
Daniel Zingaro… the most important thing is for students to learn coding, so they can learn how the computer thinks.—Jorge Bulnes
Jorge BulnesChildren who learn coding develop an analytical mindset similar to learning a new language …—Willis Oketch
—sometimes used before another nounWillis OketchThey were also tested on their coding skills by programming the drones to move through an obstacle course on their own.—Sarah Ingram
Sarah Ingramcoding
2 of 2present participle of code entry 2
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Sure, Oracle has talked about efficiencies from using AI coding tools.
—Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 29 Apr. 2026
Microsoft looked at a potential deal for Cursor prior to SpaceX's announcement this week that it's obtained the right to acquire the AI coding startup for $60 billion, two people familiar with the matter told CNBC.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
The startup claims its model beats all other open-source models in agentic coding and reasoning.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
This approach is particularly useful for tasks that require accuracy or variation, such as content creation, coding, or research.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Mythos is the company’s newest, super-strong model, the engine that powers all its research, coding, and image-generation tools.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
Schwartz asked rhetorically, referring to vibe-coding.
—Miles Weiss, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
As explained in a follow-up explainer TikTok, the entire project, from the coding to assembly, came together in just two days.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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And internally, Google leaders have grown increasingly worried about falling behind Anthropic in AI coding, as the startup’s offering, Claude Code, becomes a breakout hit product.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Sure, Oracle has talked about efficiencies from using AI coding tools.
—Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 29 Apr. 2026
Microsoft looked at a potential deal for Cursor prior to SpaceX's announcement this week that it's obtained the right to acquire the AI coding startup for $60 billion, two people familiar with the matter told CNBC.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
The startup claims its model beats all other open-source models in agentic coding and reasoning.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
This approach is particularly useful for tasks that require accuracy or variation, such as content creation, coding, or research.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Mythos is the company’s newest, super-strong model, the engine that powers all its research, coding, and image-generation tools.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
Schwartz asked rhetorically, referring to vibe-coding.
—Miles Weiss, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
As explained in a follow-up explainer TikTok, the entire project, from the coding to assembly, came together in just two days.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Coding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coding. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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