well-written program

[wel-ˈri-tən ˈprō-ˌgram]
noun phrasepl: well-written programs
programa bem escrito
1. A computer program that is clearly structured, readable, maintainable, and follows best practices in coding standards and documentation
A well-written program should have clear variable names and proper comments explaining the logic.
Um programa bem escrito deve ter nomes de variáveis claros e comentários apropriados explicando a lógica.
2. Software code that is efficient, bug-free, and easy to understand by other developers
The development team praised the well-written program for its elegant solution to the problem.
O time de desenvolvimento elogiou o programa bem escrito pela sua solução elegante para o problema.
In both Brazilian and American tech communities, writing well-structured, readable code is considered a sign of professionalism and experience. Brazilian software companies increasingly emphasize 'código limpo' (clean code) principles, influenced by international best practices. The concept is less about artistic expression and more about practical efficiency in collaborative environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clean codewell-structured programreadable programmaintainable softwarehigh-quality code
Antonyms / Antônimos
poorly-written programspaghetti codeunreadable codebuggy software

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
programa bem escrito
Standard term used in Brazilian software development industry
São Paulo
programa bem escrito
Common in tech hubs; may also hear 'código limpo' in informal contexts
Portugal
programa bem escrito
Same term used; Portuguese developers may also say 'código limpo' or 'programa bem estruturado'
United States
well-written program / clean code
Silicon Valley and tech industry standard terminology

Related Words

code qualityprogramming best practicesdocumentationdebuggingsoftware developmentalgorithm

Related Idioms & Phrases

clean code speaks volumes
the mark of a professional programmer
future-proof code
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