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boilerplate

BOY-ler-playt

ˈbɔɪlərpleɪt

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boilerplate

Dictionary meaning

Standard, reusable code or text that can be copied with minimal changes.

Examples

  • The developer used a React boilerplate to scaffold the new project in minutes.

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