accessible code

[/əkˈsɛsəbəl koʊd/]
nounpl: accessible codes
código acessível
1. Source code that is easy to understand, read, and modify by other developers, characterized by clear structure, proper documentation, and adherence to coding standards
The team prioritizes writing accessible code so that any developer can quickly understand and maintain the project.
O time prioriza escrever código acessível para que qualquer desenvolvedor possa entender e manter o projeto rapidamente.
2. Code designed to be usable by people with disabilities, following accessibility standards and best practices in software development
We need to ensure our application has accessible code that works well with screen readers.
Precisamos garantir que nossa aplicação tenha código acessível que funcione bem com leitores de tela.
The concept of 'accessible code' has gained prominence in both Brazilian and American tech communities as part of inclusive software development practices. In Brazil, it's often discussed alongside 'código limpo' (clean code) philosophy. The term encompasses both readability for human developers and accessibility features for users with disabilities, reflecting modern software engineering ethics.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
readable codeclean codemaintainable codewell-documented codeunderstandable code
Antonyms / Antônimos
obfuscated codeunreadable codepoorly documented codeconvoluted codelegacy code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
código acessível
Standard term used in Brazilian tech community
São Paulo
código acessível / código limpo
Both terms commonly used in tech hubs
Portugal
código acessível
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard usage
USA Tech Industry
accessible code
Increasingly emphasized in corporate development standards

Related Words

code qualitydocumentationrefactoringbest practicescode standardsWCAG compliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

writing clean code
keeping code DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself)
following SOLID principles
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