doctest

[ˈdɒktest]
nounpl: doctests
teste de documentação
1. A testing methodology in software development where test cases are embedded directly within code documentation or docstrings, allowing developers to verify that code examples in documentation actually work correctly
The Python doctest module automatically runs the code examples found in docstrings to ensure they produce the expected output.
O módulo doctest do Python executa automaticamente os exemplos de código encontrados nas docstrings para garantir que produzem a saída esperada.
2. An automated test derived from executable examples embedded in documentation comments
Writing doctests helps keep documentation accurate and up-to-date with actual code behavior.
Escrever testes de documentação ajuda a manter a documentação precisa e atualizada com o comportamento real do código.
Doctest is a technical term primarily used in software development communities, particularly in the Python ecosystem where the doctest module is part of the standard library. While the English term 'doctest' is widely recognized internationally, Brazilian developers often translate it as 'teste de documentação' in technical documentation and teaching contexts to improve accessibility for Portuguese-speaking learners.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
documentation testembedded testexample-based test
Antonyms / Antônimos
unit testintegration test

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
teste de documentação
Standard term used in software development contexts
Portugal
teste de documentação
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, technical term remains consistent
USA
doctest
Original English term commonly used in programming documentation and tutorials

Related Words

docstringtestingdocumentationunittestregression testingautomated testing

Related Idioms & Phrases

documentation-driven development
test-driven documentation
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