What was the Justinian code that was created during emperor justinians reign?

The Justinian Code, also known as the Corpus Juris Civilis, was a comprehensive compilation of Roman law commissioned by Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century. It consisted of four main parts: the Codex Justinianus, which compiled existing imperial constitutions; the Digesta or Pandectae, summarizing legal writings; the Institutiones, a legal textbook for students; and the Novellae, which included new laws enacted after the Codex. This codification significantly influenced the development of legal systems in many European countries and is considered a cornerstone of civil law tradition.