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lint

lint

1 7.5
A tool that checks code for mistakes and style problems
  • noun
  • /lɪnt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : linter
  • Running a lint tool on the project revealed several areas for improvement in the coding standards.

Examples

  • The developer used lint to identify potential errors in the source code before deploying the application.

  • And what you see here is exactly the Lint platform.

  • What I'm discussing with you now is this famous Lint platform and the story goes like that.

  • "I discovered a piece of lint in M.J. Smith's jar that my Lintometer identified.

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  • The QA reviewer would usually want to look at unit test results, code coverage, and quality metrics reported by tools like JUnit, Cobertura/Emma, Android Lint, or one or more of the many code quality tools supported by the Jenkins Violations Plugin.

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  • By utilizing lint, programmers can ensure their code adheres to best practices and style guidelines.

Synonyms

linter
vslint
  • Specialized
7.9

A tool that removes unwanted parts, for example by checking code or cleaning cotton

is limited to static analysis of source code for errors and style
checking program
vslint
  • Specialized
4.2

A computer program that finds mistakes in other programs' code

also detects bugs and style issues beyond simple syntax checks

Surface Forms

lint singular
lints plural

Etymology

Lint the programming tool was named after the tiny bits of cloth called lint, because the program looks for small, hidden problems in code just as you pick little bits of fluff off clothes. That's why a code lint points out tiny errors and style issues.