unreadable code
[/ʌnˈriːdəbəl koʊd/]
nounpl: unreadable codes
código ilegível
1. Source code that is difficult or impossible to understand due to poor structure, lack of comments, unclear variable names, or complex logic
The developer inherited a project with unreadable code that made maintenance nearly impossible.
O desenvolvedor herdou um projeto com código ilegível que tornava a manutenção quase impossível.
2. Code that violates best practices and coding standards, making it hard for other programmers to comprehend
Without proper documentation and clear naming conventions, the unreadable code became a technical debt.
Sem documentação apropriada e convenções de nomenclatura claras, o código ilegível tornou-se uma dívida técnica.
In Brazilian tech communities, discussing 'código ilegível' is common during code reviews and team meetings. It's often used as a warning sign for technical debt and is frequently cited as a reason for refactoring projects. The term reflects the growing emphasis on code quality and maintainability in software development culture.
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