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code clean

code clean

5.8
Source code written clearly so other programmers can read and change it
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : código limpio
  • It's essential to keep your code clean to make maintenance easier for future developers.

And if you ask the question, you know, is the code clean?

Examples

  • Refactoring helped us get our code clean before the next release.

  • Make sure to keep your code clean.

  • Reviewing pull requests helps ensure that the code clean standard is maintained across the team.

  • The developer emphasized the importance of code clean practices.

  • It's important to always write clean code so that others can easily understand it.

  • A software developer should focus on creating clean code to improve project maintainability.

  • She impressed the team with her ability to write clean code that followed best practices.

Synonyms

neat
vscode clean
144 1.0

Clean and tidy with things in order

focuses on simple clear structure without extra complexity rather than polished finish
clean
vscode clean
66 2.4

Complete and without anything left out

focuses on simplicity and absence of extra parts rather than total completeness
tidy
vscode clean
47 1.0

Having things in order with no mess

emphasizes internal clear simple structure rather than only outward order
clean code
vscode clean
  • Specialized
1 4.0

Clear, well organized computer instructions that are easy to read and change

is the same idea but phrased with words in a different order

Antonyms

dirty code
  • Jargon
7.2

Computer code that is badly written and hard to read or fix

How Clean

code clean
  • Specialized
5.8
dirty code
  • Jargon
7.2
spaghetti code
  • Jargon
1 7.2

Surface Forms

code clean positive

Morphology

code + clean

The meaning is directly compositional: a B1 learner who knows 'code' (program instructions) and 'clean' (free from clutter or complication) can infer 'code clean' denotes code that is clear and simple. Although the usual English order is 'clean code', the semantic relation is literal and cross-linguistically transparent, so prior exposure is not required for understanding.

Etymology

Code clean uses the simple image of cleaning a room: you remove dust and extra things so the space is neat and easy to use. So when programmers call code 'clean', they mean the program is written simply and without clutter, making it 'easy to read' and 'easy to maintain'.