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Self-documenting code

In computer programming, self-documenting (or self-describing) source code and user interfaces follow naming conventions and structured programming conventions that enable use of the system without prior specific knowledge.

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Self-documenting code

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related to Conventions · 3
Self-documenting code → Self-documenting, The, TryOpen

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code comments or software manualsFacilitate automation through self-contained knowledge representation ConventionsSelf-documenting code is ostensibly written using human-readable namesinstance ofMake source code easier to read and understandMinimize the effort required to maintain or extend legacy systemsReduce the need for users and developers of a system to consult se…0.80text
typically consisting of a phrase in a human language which reflects the symbol's meaninginstance ofMake source code easier to read and understandMinimize the effort required to maintain or extend legacy systemsReduce the need for users and developers of a system to consult se…0.80text
such as article.numberOfWords or TryOpeninstance ofMake source code easier to read and understandMinimize the effort required to maintain or extend legacy systemsReduce the need for users and developers of a system to consult se…0.80text
Self-documenting coderelated to ConventionsSelf-documenting0.60section
Self-documenting coderelated to ConventionsTryOpen0.60section
Self-documenting coderelated to ConventionsThe0.60section

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