Definition

1. Noun:
   • (Computer Science) A line of code written as part of a computer program: A program line is a single instruction or statement in a programming language, forming one of the fundamental units of a computer program's source code.

Usage

• A typically ends with a specific character (like a semicolon in many languages) to indicate its termination.
• Programmers write, read, and debug code by examining individual .
• The term is often used when discussing the length or structure of source code.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The error was caused by a missing semicolon on the fifth program line.
  • This function is implemented in just three program lines.
  • He added a comment program line to explain the complex algorithm.

Advanced Usage

• "to single-step through program lines": To execute a program one line at a time, typically for debugging purposes.
  • The developer used the debugger to single-step through the program lines and find the logic error.

Variants and Related Words

• Statement (n): Often used synonymously with to refer to a complete instruction.
• Instruction (n): A command in a program; a usually contains one instruction.
• Source line (n): Another term for a line in a program's source code, essentially synonymous with .
• Code line (n): A common informal variant of .

Synonyms

• Line of code: The most direct and common synonym.
• Command: Emphasizes the instructional nature of the line.
• Statement: Highlights that the line expresses a complete action or declaration.

Related Phrases

• Line number: The sequential number assigned to each in an editor or listing.
  • Refer to the error message; it indicates the problem is at program line 42.
• Multi-line statement: A single instruction that spans across several in the source code.

Noun

1. (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program