Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
noop
Noun
/nuːˈɒp/
Definition
A no-op, short for ‘no operation,’ is a computer instruction or command that does nothing.
Examples
- The code included a noop to maintain the loop structure without executing any action.
- In the debugging process, adding a noop allowed developers to test the flow without changing state.
Meaning
In programming, a noop is often used to indicate an empty operation or a placeholder where no action is taken but might be required for syntax or structure.
Synonyms
- no operation
- placeholder
- dummy
