Definition
A small piece or extract of something, often code, text, or media, that is brief and self-contained. In programming, snippets are reusable chunks of code saved for quick insertion into larger projects.
Example Usage
I found a useful code snippet on Stack Overflow that solved my authentication problem.
Origin
From Middle Dutch 'snip' (to cut) + diminutive suffix '-et'; popularized in computing contexts in the late 20th century.
Fun Fact
IDE snippet libraries can save developers hours by eliminating repetitive boilerplate code entry.
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