codewalker

programming, tool A program component that traverses other

programs for a living. Compilers have codewalkers in their

front ends; so do cross-reference generators and some

database front ends. Other utility programs that try to do

too much with source code may turn into codewalkers. As in

"This new 'vgrind' feature would require a codewalker to

implement."

[Jargon File]

(1994-12-23)