kódszövegelést

Kódszövegelés, often translated as "code babbling" or "code rambling," is a programming term that describes a situation where a developer writes code that is overly verbose, unnecessarily complex, or difficult to understand. It's not about bugs or errors in the traditional sense, but rather about the quality and readability of the code itself. This can manifest in several ways, such as using extremely long variable or function names, writing extensive comments that are redundant or state the obvious, or structuring code in a way that makes it hard to follow the logic.

The reasons behind kódszövegelés can vary. Sometimes it stems from a developer's attempt to be overly explicit or to document every single thought process, inadvertently cluttering the code. Other times, it might be a lack of experience with conciseness or a misunderstanding of established coding best practices. While the code might still function correctly, it increases the maintenance burden. Future developers, including the original author after some time has passed, will find it harder to debug, modify, or extend such code.

Effective code is not just about making the computer understand, but also about making other humans understand. Kódszövegelés hinders this collaborative and long-term aspect of software development. The opposite of kódszövegelés is often considered to be writing clean, concise, and idiomatic code that is easy to read and maintain. Developers are encouraged to strive for clarity and simplicity, avoiding unnecessary verbosity while still ensuring the code's purpose is evident.