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What does "suggestion" mean in programming?
suggestion 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
A code review comment that proposes a specific change the author can apply. On GitHub, suggestions can be applied directly with a single click. Suggestions are collaborative, not prescriptive.
Example
"I left a suggestion to use map() instead of the manual for loop."
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