code verbosity

[/koʊd vɜrˈbɑsɪti/]
noun
verbosidade do código
1. The quality of source code being excessively lengthy, containing unnecessary words, redundant statements, or overly complex expressions that could be simplified while maintaining the same functionality.
The developer reduced code verbosity by refactoring the function to eliminate duplicate loops.
O desenvolvedor reduziu a verbosidade do código refatorando a função para eliminar loops duplicados.
2. In programming, the tendency of a language or codebase to require more lines of code than necessary to accomplish a task.
Java is known for its code verbosity compared to Python.
Java é conhecida pela sua verbosidade de código em comparação com Python.
This is technical jargon primarily used in software development communities in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech companies, developers frequently discuss 'verbosidade do código' when reviewing code for optimization and maintainability. The concept is central to debates about programming language design and software engineering best practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
code bloatverbositycode redundancyunnecessary complexitycode length
Antonyms / Antônimos
code concisenesscode concisioncode elegancecode simplicitybrevity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
verbosidade do código
Standard technical term used in software development contexts
São Paulo
verbosidade do código
Commonly used in tech hubs and software companies
Portugal
verbosidade do código
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in technical communities
USA Tech Industry
code verbosity
Preferred term among developers; often shortened to 'verbosity' in casual conversation

Related Words

refactoringcode optimizationprogramming languagereadabilitymaintainabilityclean code

Related Idioms & Phrases

reduce code verbosity
avoid code verbosity
code verbosity issues
minimizing code verbosity
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