code documentation

[koʊd ˌdɑːkjuːmɛnˈteɪʃən]
nounpl: code documentations
documentação de código
1. Written descriptions, comments, and guides that explain the purpose, functionality, and usage of computer source code
Good code documentation helps new developers understand the codebase quickly.
Uma boa documentação de código ajuda novos desenvolvedores a entenderem a base de código rapidamente.
2. Technical records including inline comments, README files, API specifications, and user manuals related to software implementation
The project lacked proper code documentation, making it difficult to maintain.
O projeto carecia de documentação adequada de código, tornando-o difícil de manter.
3. The process of creating and maintaining explanatory material for software programs
Code documentation is an essential part of the software development lifecycle.
A documentação de código é uma parte essencial do ciclo de vida do desenvolvimento de software.
In both Brazilian and American tech cultures, code documentation is highly valued as a best practice. In Brazil, there's growing emphasis on documentation standards influenced by international open-source projects. The term 'docs' has become widely adopted in Brazilian tech startup culture as informal shorthand. Poor documentation is often criticized as a sign of unprofessional development practices in both cultures.
NYC Slang
docs or technical docs (informal shorthand commonly used in tech communities)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
source code documentationcode commentstechnical documentationAPI documentationdeveloper documentation
Antonyms / Antônimos
undocumented codecode obscurity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
documentação de código
Standard term used in Brazilian tech industry
São Paulo
documentação de código / docs
Common abbreviation 'docs' used in startup and tech hubs
Rio de Janeiro
documentação de código
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'documentação'
Portugal
documentação do código
Slightly different phrasing with 'do' instead of 'de'; terms 'documentação técnica' also common

Related Words

inline commentsREADME fileAPI referencejavadocdocstringcode annotationtechnical manualsoftware specification

Related Idioms & Phrases

self-documenting code
documentation debt
keep the documentation up to date
document as you code
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