Stringly-typed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Stringly-typed is an adjective meaning (programming, humorous) Characterized by an excessive use of strings to represent non-textual data.
Meaning
(programming, humorous) Characterized by an excessive use of strings to represent non-textual data.
More Meanings
- (programming) Relying on strings to encode or represent structured or semantic data that could otherwise use more specific available data structures and less risky types.
Example Sentences
This is a “stringly typed” example that is easy to break if the key names are mistyped, or change between versions of your app.
Enums can be a powerful aide in your quest to produce reliable, robust software. Consider them for your code when you discover yourself introducing “stringly-typed” data, such as message codes.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include repetitious, overliterary, overliteral, overstylized, sentimental, caricaturistic.
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