"lasagna code" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Modeled after spaghetti code, and based on the layered construction of lasagna; coined by Joe Celko in 1982. Etymology templates: {{coinage|en|Joe Celko|in=1982|nobycat=1|nocap=1}} coined by Joe Celko in 1982 Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lasagna code (uncountable)
  1. (programming, rare) Computer program code characterized by several well-defined and separable layers forming a hierarchy of subsystems. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Programming Related terms: ravioli code, spaghetti code
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