code outline

[koʊd ˈaʊtˌlaɪn]
nounpl: code outlines
esboço de código
1. A preliminary structural plan or framework of a computer program showing its main functions, modules, and organization without detailed implementation
The developer created a code outline before starting to write the actual program.
O desenvolvedor criou um esboço de código antes de começar a escrever o programa real.
2. A hierarchical representation of code structure showing the relationship between different sections, functions, and classes in a program
The code outline helped us understand the overall architecture of the legacy system.
O esboço de código nos ajudou a entender a arquitetura geral do sistema legado.
3. A document or tool feature that displays the structure of source code in an organized, collapsible format for navigation purposes
Most modern IDEs provide a code outline panel on the side for quick navigation.
A maioria dos IDEs modernos fornece um painel de esboço de código no lado para navegação rápida.
This is a specialized technical term used primarily in software development and programming contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech companies, 'esboço de código' is widely understood and used, particularly in agile development and code review processes. The concept is essential in both cultures for planning, documentation, and team communication about software architecture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
code structureprogram outlinestructural overviewcode skeletonarchitectural outline
Antonyms / Antônimos
detailed implementationfull code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esboço de código
Most commonly used term in Brazilian Portuguese programming communities
São Paulo
estrutura de código
Alternative term emphasizing structural aspects
Portugal
contorno do código
European Portuguese variant, less common in technical contexts
General Technical
mapa de código
Used in some technical documentation contexts

Related Words

pseudocodeflowchartUML diagramcode organizationprogram architecturemodule structure

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the outline of the code
map out the code structure
sketch the architecture
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