ASL STEM

Definition

the process of producing a program in stages, adding new functionality at each stage. A key feature of each iterative step is that you can test it to make sure that the piece works before moving on.

Source: Reges & Stepp, 2007

Example

Example sentence for context: "Look at a construct that will allow you to iteratively enhance your Java programs to improve their structure and reduce their redundancy: static methods."