Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
codebase
noun
/ˈkoʊdbeɪs/
Definition
A codebase is a collection of source code that is used to build a particular software program or project.
Examples
- The company’s codebase is hosted on GitHub for collaboration.
- Maintaining a clean codebase is crucial for long-term project success.
- They spent weeks refactoring the old codebase to incorporate modern practices.
Meaning
It refers to all the files and resources required to create the software, including the main program, libraries, and any dependencies.
Synonyms
- software repository
- source code
- project files
