codingare

Codingare is a term used to describe an approach to software development that emphasizes care for users and contributors as an integral part of the coding process. It frames development as a collaborative, ethically informed activity rather than a solely technical task.

Originating in online developer discussions in the mid-2020s, codingare blends coding and care to signal a shift toward more human-centered practices. There is no formal standard; codingare serves as a descriptive label for practices that prioritize accessibility, inclusivity, maintainability, and transparency throughout the software lifecycle.

Core principles include user-centered design, accessibility by default, inclusive collaboration, clear documentation, and ethical consideration of potential impacts. Practices commonly associated with codingare include regular design discussions with diverse stakeholders, pair programming, rigorous code reviews with accessibility checks, the use of ethics checklists, and periodic impact assessments.

Teams may adopt tools such as inclusive component libraries, automated accessibility testing, comprehensive documentation, contribution guidelines, and open governance to support these aims. Applications span open-source projects, educational curricula, and product teams seeking to improve trust and long-term viability of software.

Reception is mixed: supporters argue that codingare fosters safer, more usable software, while critics note the lack of concrete metrics and potential for vagueness in implementation. See also: inclusive design, accessibility, ethical coding, sustainable software development.