Single-line

A 'single-line' element refers to a piece of text, code, or data presented on a solitary horizontal row, without breaks or line wraps, or a concept/entity that is not a combination. In the context of programming or data processing, it often indicates a basic building block or a unit of instruction. For example, a single command in a script or a single row in a CSV file. The term emphasizes simplicity, directness, and the absence of multi-dimensionality within the denoted item or entity.

Single-line meaning with examples

• The error message displayed as a single-line of text, which made it difficult to diagnose the root cause of the problem. Developers quickly realized there was no line break for more context! The format was unhelpful. The single-line gave the developers a start, but not everything. He thought the program's input and output should be organized, to ensure clear comprehension and easy parsing.
• When reviewing the log file, I extracted all the single-line entries that contained the keyword 'error.' The single-line outputs proved to be very helpful. These entries gave a very focused and effective way of isolating the specific points of failure during runtime. Without context, developers worked efficiently using the logs. It allowed us to pinpoint where we can provide help.
• The database schema defined each address field as a single-line string, so longer addresses may have been truncated or needed multiple fields. The decision had several cascading issues, from data loss to difficulty searching. The single-line structure made the storage and retrieval fast. It traded length for speed, with possible efficiency gains.
• The user interface initially used single-line input fields for collecting all the information, resulting in long, clumsy forms. A designer changed it, which included multi-line text areas, to improve user experience and better accommodate detailed descriptions. This ensured that the amount of data was not sacrificed for the ability to read the form efficiently.