hard code
The term 'hard code' is used in programming to describe embedding fixed values directly into the source code, making changes cumbersome.
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Definition
C1Software Development
(technical)To embed fixed values or data directly into a program's source code, making them unchangeable without modifying the code.
Example
- The developer had to hard code the tax rate into the application.
- Hard coding values can make software updates more challenging.
B2Video Editing
(technical)To insert subtitles directly into a video file, making them a permanent part of the video.
Example
- The movie's subtitles were hard coded, so they couldn't be turned off.
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