Verb
softcode (third-person singular simple present softcodes, present participle softcoding, simple past and past participle softcoded)
(programming) To construct a program in a way which ensures that certain values and methods of operation are adjustable at run time.
The programming language for MUSH, usually referred to as "MUSHcode" or "softcode" (to distinguish it from "hardcode" the language in which the MUSH server itself is written) was developed by Larry Foard. Source: Internet
Differences in the software tend to focus more on the administrative or softcode side (slightly different function syntax; or different functions altogether; more, or less, administrative controls). Source: Internet
Most customization is done in "softcode" rather than by directly modifying the hardcode. Source: Internet