Meaning of the word codebase in English

What does codebase mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

codebase

US /ˈkoʊdˌbeɪs/
UK /ˈkəʊdˌbeɪs/

Noun

the entire collection of source code, comments, and other files that make up a particular software project or application

Example:
The new developer spent a week familiarizing himself with the existing codebase.
Maintaining a clean and well-documented codebase is crucial for long-term project success.