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)
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