scaffolding code

[/ˈskæfəldɪŋ koʊd/]
nounpl: scaffolding codes
código de andaime
1. Temporary code written during software development to support testing, prototyping, or development of other features, intended to be removed before production
We used scaffolding code to mock the database connection while developing the user authentication module.
Usamos código de andaime para simular a conexão com o banco de dados enquanto desenvolvíamos o módulo de autenticação do usuário.
2. Code that helps structure development but is not part of the final product, similar to temporary support structures in construction
The scaffolding code was essential for the team to work independently on different features.
O código de andaime foi essencial para o time trabalhar independentemente em diferentes funcionalidades.
This is technical jargon from software development used globally. The metaphor draws from construction terminology, making it intuitive in both English and Portuguese-speaking tech communities. In Brazil, the term is widely understood in tech hubs like São Paulo and among software development teams. The concept is particularly important in agile and test-driven development methodologies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
temporary codeplaceholder codemock codestub codeboilerplate code
Antonyms / Antônimos
production codefinal codeshipping code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
código de andaime
Standard term used in tech communities across Brazil
São Paulo
código temporário de suporte
Alternative descriptive phrase sometimes used in corporate environments
Portugal
código de andaime
Same term used, though 'código provisório' may also appear
USA/General English
scaffolding code
Standard technical term in software development industry

Related Words

code scaffoldingtest doublemock objectprototypecode generationtest-driven development

Related Idioms & Phrases

build scaffolding
remove scaffolding before launch
scaffolding around the feature
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