code skeleton

[koʊd ˈskɛlətən]
nounpl: code skeletons
estrutura de código
1. A basic framework or template of code that provides the fundamental structure of a program, function, or module, with placeholders for implementation details to be filled in later
The developer started with a code skeleton to establish the basic structure before writing the detailed logic.
O desenvolvedor começou com uma estrutura de código para estabelecer a estrutura básica antes de escrever a lógica detalhada.
2. In programming tutorials or development environments, a partially completed program showing the essential outline without full implementation
The IDE provided a code skeleton for the new class with empty methods ready to be implemented.
O IDE forneceu uma estrutura de código para a nova classe com métodos vazios prontos para serem implementados.
This term is widely used in both Brazilian and international software development communities. In Brazil, 'estrutura de código' is the preferred technical term in IT companies and educational institutions. The concept is fundamental in agile development, object-oriented programming, and modern IDEs where templates and scaffolding are essential tools for accelerating development cycles.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
code templatecode frameworkboilerplate codecode stubcode outline
Antonyms / Antônimos
complete codefull implementationfinished code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura de código
Most common and standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese tech communities
São Paulo
esqueleto de código
Literal translation sometimes used in tech hubs
Portugal
estrutura de código
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; literal 'esqueleto de código' less common

Related Words

scaffoldtemplateframeworkboilerplatestubplaceholder

Related Idioms & Phrases

flesh out the skeleton - adicionar detalhes à estrutura básica
start from scratch with a skeleton - começar do zero com uma estrutura básica
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