readablecode

noun

UK /ˈriːdəbl kəʊd/

US /ˈriːdəbl koʊd/

Code that is easy for people to read and understand.

Good readablecode uses clear names so anyone can follow what the program does.

SYNONYMS

clean code clear code legible code understandable code

RELATED WORDS

comments naming formatting documentation refactoring

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Code written with simple structure and short functions.

The team praised her readablecode because each function did just one job.

3. Source text that is easy to scan because of consistent spacing and indentation.

Proper indentation makes readablecode that reviewers can check quickly.

4. Code that explains itself without needing many comments.

His readablecode used descriptive variable names instead of long explanations.