expressivecode

noun

UK /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv kəʊd/

US /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv koʊd/

Code that clearly shows what it does and why.

The teacher praised his expressivecode because anyone could read it and understand the game.

SYNONYMS

readable code clear code self-documenting code clean code understandable code

RELATED WORDS

comments naming formatting documentation refactoring

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A style of writing computer instructions that reads almost like plain language.

She wrote expressivecode so her teammates could follow the logic without asking questions.

3. A brand name for a software tool that helps make code easier to read.

Our team installed ExpressiveCode to highlight examples in the documentation.

4. The quality of a program whose purpose is obvious from its structure and names.

Good expressivecode saves hours when you come back to fix a bug later.