"glue code" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} glue code (uncountable)
  1. (computing) Code that serves to connect separate parts of a program for compatibility or interoperability. Wikipedia link: glue code Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-glue_code-en-noun-tfBXqD-x Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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