clean code
/kliːn koʊd/ · clean.code
noun
- Code that is well-organized, readable, and maintainable, with a focus on simplicity and clarity. The team spent hours refactoring the code to make it cleaner and more efficient.
- Code that adheres to established coding standards and best practices, making it easier for others to understand and work with. The new developer was impressed by the clean code and how it made it easy to contribute to the project.
adjective
- Describing code that is free from bugs, errors, and unnecessary complexity. The clean code of the new library made it a popular choice among developers.
Did you know? The term 'clean code' was popularized by Robert C. Martin's book 'Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship', which emphasizes the importance of writing clean, maintainable code in software development.