code smell

[koʊd smɛl]
nounpl: code smells
indício de problema no código
1. A surface-level indicator in source code that possibly indicates a deeper problem, without being a bug itself. It suggests code may need refactoring.
Long method is a code smell that suggests the function should be broken into smaller, more manageable pieces.
Método longo é um indício de problema no código que sugere que a função deveria ser quebrada em partes menores e mais gerenciáveis.
2. Any characteristic of the code that might indicate potential issues with design, maintainability, or quality.
Duplicated code is a common code smell that developers should address during refactoring.
Código duplicado é um indício comum de problema que desenvolvedores devem resolver durante refatoração.
Code smell is a fundamental concept in software engineering culture, popularized by Kent Beck and elaborated by Martin Fowler. It originated in the Extreme Programming (XP) community and is widely taught in computer science courses worldwide. The term is used metaphorically—like a bad smell that doesn't necessarily indicate a specific problem but warrants investigation. In Brazil, the term has been adopted directly in tech communities, particularly in software development courses and professional environments influenced by agile methodologies and clean code practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
red flagwarning signanti-pattern indicatorcode issue
Antonyms / Antônimos
clean codebest practicewell-structured code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indício de problema no código
Most common translation in Brazilian tech industry
General Brazilian
cheiro de código
Direct literal translation, less common but understandable
São Paulo
indício de problema no código
Standard technical term in major tech hubs
Portugal
indício de problema no código
Same translation used in European Portuguese tech communities

Related Words

refactoringtechnical debtanti-patterncode qualitymaintainability

Related Idioms & Phrases

something stinks in the code
red flag for developers
warning sign in the codebase
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