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What does "intuitive" mean in programming?
intuitive is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
Describes code or an interface that behaves in the way a developer or user would naturally expect, with no need for extra explanation. Intuitive APIs reduce the need for documentation lookups.
Example
"The API is intuitive — the endpoint names match what they do and the response structure is what you would expect."
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