well-structured code

noun phrase

UK /ˌwel ˈstrʌktʃəd kəʊd/

US /ˌwel ˈstrʌktʃərd koʊd/

Code that is neat and easy to understand.

Our teacher said well-structured code is easier to fix when something goes wrong.

SYNONYMS

clean code organized code tidy code readable code neat code

RELATED WORDS

programming function variable comment debugging

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Code arranged in clear, logical sections so each part does one job.

She split the game into small functions, which made it well-structured code.

3. Code that follows agreed rules and naming styles so a team can work on it together.

The team reviewed the project and agreed it was well-structured code.

4. Code that is easy to test, change, and reuse later.

Because it was well-structured code, adding a new level took only an hour.