under-commented function

[ˌʌndərˈkɒmentɪd ˈfʌŋkʃən]
nounpl: under-commented functions
função pouco comentada
1. A software function or method that lacks sufficient explanatory comments or documentation to make its purpose, parameters, return values, or logic clearly understandable to other programmers
The under-commented function made it difficult for new developers to understand what the algorithm was supposed to do.
A função pouco comentada dificultou o entendimento dos novos desenvolvedores sobre o que o algoritmo deveria fazer.
2. Code that contains minimal or no inline comments explaining complex logic, edge cases, or business rules
During code review, the team flagged the under-commented function as a maintenance liability.
Durante a revisão de código, o time sinalizou a função pouco comentada como um risco para manutenção.
This term is primarily used in software development and programming contexts across English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, code quality and documentation are increasingly emphasized in agile and DevOps practices, making this term relevant in discussions about code reviews and software maintenance. The term reflects a shared concern in the global programming community about code maintainability and knowledge transfer among developers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
poorly documented functioninadequately commented functioninsufficiently commented codesparsely documented function
Antonyms / Antônimos
well-commented functionthoroughly documented functionself-documenting codewell-annotated function

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
função pouco comentada
Standard technical term used in Brazilian software development communities
São Paulo
função mal documentada
Alternative phrasing commonly used in São Paulo's tech hubs
Portugal
função insuficientemente comentada
European Portuguese variant, slightly more formal phrasing
United States
under-commented function
Standard terminology in American software development

Related Words

code documentationinline commentsdocstringtechnical debtcode maintainabilitycode readabilitydocumentation string

Related Idioms & Phrases

a code smell
technical debt
a maintenance nightmare
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