copied function

[/ˈkɒpid ˈfʌŋkʃən/]
nounpl: copied functions
função copiada
1. A function or subroutine in programming that has been duplicated from one location in code to another, rather than being reused through a function call
The developer identified a copied function that should have been refactored into a reusable module.
O desenvolvedor identificou uma função copiada que deveria ter sido refatorada em um módulo reutilizável.
2. In software engineering, code duplication where the same logic appears in multiple places, often considered a code smell or anti-pattern
Finding and eliminating copied functions is part of the code review process.
Encontrar e eliminar funções copiadas faz parte do processo de revisão de código.
This is technical jargon specific to software development and computer science. The concept reflects modern programming best practices that emphasize code reusability and maintainability. In both Brazilian and international tech communities, identifying and refactoring copied functions is considered essential to maintaining clean, professional codebases.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
code duplicationduplicated functioncloned codefunction clone
Antonyms / Antônimos
reusable functionDRY principlesingle source of truth

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
função copiada
Standard term used in software development contexts
Portugal
função duplicada
Alternative term emphasizing duplication aspect
USA/International English
copied function
Standard technical terminology in English-speaking development communities

Related Words

code refactoringfunction abstractionmodularityDRY (Don't Repeat Yourself)code smellfunction callcode review

Related Idioms & Phrases

code smell
technical debt
refactor the code
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