Codebooks

/ˈkoʊdˌbʊks/ noun

Definition

Plural of codebook; multiple reference guides explaining codes, ciphers, or programming instructions.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'codebook' formed with '-s' suffix.

Kelly Says

Modern programmers still use digital codebooks called APIs and documentation, but they've lost the physical weight that made vintage codebooks feel like secrets—something about paper made information feel more precious.

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