(mathematics, computer science) An optimization method by which a problem having optimal substructure is recursively broken into simpler subproblems which are solved to produce the globally optimal solution.

(programming) A programming paradigm in which a program is given as an explanation of the program logic in a natural language (such as English), interspersed with snippets of macros and traditional source code, from which compilable representation can be generated.

A group of experts responsible for reviewing scientific conference submissions and drafting the conference program.

plural of space program

US standard spelling of space programme.

(programming, informal) A slapdash approach to programming involving guesswork or plagiarism rather than proper analysis and comprehension.

(programming) A programming paradigm in which function definitions do not identify the arguments (or "points") on which they operate. Instead, the definitions merely compose other functions, among which are combinators that manipulate the arguments.

(programming) A top-down approach in computer programming based on simple high-level structures, resembling pseudocode, that are gradually fleshed out with details.

(computing) The maintenance of mainframe operating systems

(software engineering) Writing individual lines of code in a programming language.