code legibility
[koʊd lɛˈdʒɪbɪlɪti]
noun
legibilidade do código
1. The quality of source code being easy to read, understand, and interpret by humans, including clarity of variable names, proper formatting, and logical structure
Improving code legibility by using descriptive variable names makes maintenance easier.
Melhorar a legibilidade do código usando nomes de variáveis descritivos torna a manutenção mais fácil.
2. The degree to which code can be quickly comprehended by different developers without extensive documentation
Good code legibility reduces the time needed for code reviews.
A boa legibilidade do código reduz o tempo necessário para revisões de código.
3. A software development practice emphasizing clean, well-organized code that follows established conventions and best practices
Code legibility is a cornerstone of professional software development.
A legibilidade do código é uma pedra angular do desenvolvimento profissional de software.
In both Brazilian and American tech communities, code legibility is considered a fundamental aspect of professional development culture. Brazilian development teams increasingly emphasize this practice as part of agile and clean code methodologies. The term is language-agnostic and widely understood in international development contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
write code that speaks for itself
code that reads like prose
keep it simple, stupid (KISS principle)
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