mock code

[/mɑk koʊd/]
nounpl: mock codes
código simulado
1. Simulated or placeholder code written during software development to represent functionality that will be implemented later, or to test other parts of a program without actual dependencies
The developers used mock code to test the user interface before the backend was ready.
Os desenvolvedores usaram código simulado para testar a interface do usuário antes do backend estar pronto.
2. In testing, code that mimics the behavior of real objects or functions to isolate and verify specific components
We created mock code objects to test the payment processing module independently.
Criamos objetos de código simulado para testar o módulo de processamento de pagamento independentemente.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development and IT communities. In Brazil, developers often use the English term 'mock code' or 'mock' interchangeably with 'código simulado'. The term reflects the globalized nature of software engineering where English technical terminology is commonly used across different Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stub codedummy codeplaceholder codetest doublefake implementation
Antonyms / Antônimos
production codereal implementationlive code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
código simulado
Standard term used in software development contexts
Brazil (Tech Community)
código mock
Often used in English among tech professionals without translation
Portugal
código fingido
Less common; Portuguese tends to use 'código simulado' or 'mock' in English

Related Words

unit testingtest-driven developmentmocking frameworkstubmock objectintegration testingsoftware testing

Related Idioms & Phrases

mock up the code
use mock code for testing
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