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The difference lies in how we conceptualize the noun: - Computer code is seen as a continuous substance or body of work, like "writing" or "music." - Other ty
by pjot 2y ago
The difference lies in how we conceptualize the noun:
- Computer code is seen as a continuous substance or body of work, like "writing" or "music."
- Other types of codes are seen as discrete units or systems.
It's similar to how we say "information" (uncountable) but "facts" (countable), even though they're related concepts.
- jameshart 2y agoYes, code is a substance, like sand or iron. The system is built out of code (not codes), just like the table is built out of wood (not woods). Hearing someone talk about ‘codes’ has the same weird vibe as when they talk about ‘Legos’.
- Ekaros 2y agoSource codes of dependencies. Might be acceptable... Also why not pluralise all words? Sources codes.