"code folding" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (programming) A feature in many code editors that allows blocks of code to be "folded"; i.e. collapsed or hidden such that they can be shown again later. Wikipedia link: code folding, vim (text editor) Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Programming Translations (feature): koodilohkojen kutistus (Finnish)
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