documented function

[/ˈdɑːkjəmentɪd ˈfʌŋkʃən/]
nounpl: documented functions
função documentada
1. A software function or method that has accompanying documentation explaining its purpose, parameters, return values, and usage
The API provides well-documented functions for database operations.
A API fornece funções documentadas para operações de banco de dados.
2. A function with formal written records or comments in code describing its behavior and implementation details
Every documented function in the codebase includes JSDoc comments.
Toda função documentada na base de código inclui comentários JSDoc.
3. A verified function whose implementation has been formally recorded and explained
The documented functions have been tested and approved by the development team.
As funções documentadas foram testadas e aprovadas pelo time de desenvolvimento.
This is technical jargon primarily used in software development and programming communities. In Brazil, as in the USA, proper documentation of functions is considered a best practice and is emphasized in coding standards and training programs. The term reflects a global software engineering culture that values code maintainability and knowledge sharing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
well-documented functiondocumented methoddocumented procedureannotated function
Antonyms / Antônimos
undocumented functionundocumented methodpoorly documented function

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
função documentada
Standard term used in software development contexts
São Paulo
função documentada
Prevalent in tech hubs and software companies
Portugal
função documentada
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; common in European software development
USA Tech Industry
documented function
Standard terminology in English-speaking development communities

Related Words

documentationcode commentsAPI documentationfunction signaturedocstringinline documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

well-documented function
self-documenting code
document your functions
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