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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a pile of code" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a large amount of code, often implying that it is disorganized or difficult to manage.
Example: "After hours of debugging, I realized I was dealing with a pile of code that needed a complete rewrite."
Alternatives: "a mountain of code" or "a heap of code".
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And I'd be a lot happier if they'd talk to a pile of code instead.
With the problem identified, we wrote a pile of code on very short notice, got it tested, and pushed it into production and everything worked.
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First, Rand Paul went at a pile of paper, which he said was the United States tax code, with fire, a wood chipper, and a chain saw.
A pile of metal.
A pile of frosting, like a dream.
It is a pile of human beings.
A pile of questionable debt.
A pile of grievances followed.
a pile of floppy disks.
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