Outputok

Outputok is a term used in software development to indicate that a process has produced the expected output without errors. It is not a formal standard, but rather an informal shorthand found in some documentation, logs, and code bases to mark successful output generation within a pipeline or component.

Origin and scope: The expression combines "output" with "ok" to signal that the produced data or artifacts meet the intended criteria. Because it is informal, its meaning can vary between projects: it may refer to a boolean return from a function, a log line, or a stage name in a build or data-processing pipeline.

Usage patterns: A function may return true to signal "outputok," a log might contain the token "outputok," or a build system may use an artifact flag with this label. In Unix-like environments, the formal signal of success remains exit code zero; "outputok" lives alongside that signal as a domain-level indicator.

Examples: In a data processing workflow, a step may emit "outputok" when the output file has been verified by a checksum or schema validation. In a test suite, a helper function might set a status string to "outputok" when the produced data passes validation.

Notes: Because it is not standardized, developers may choose alternative terms such as "output_success" or "output_ready." As with many informal conventions, consistency within a project is key to clear communication.