Code Linting

Definitions

1. The automated checking of source code for style violations, suspicious constructs, probable bugs, or adherence to project conventions. Linting provides fast feedback during development and CI, catching common issues before they become review noise or runtime problems.

   In plain English: Automatically checking code for style problems and likely mistakes.

   Example: "The pull request failed code linting because the new async function forgot to await a promise and violated the team's import ordering rules."

Related Terms

• Linting
• Pre-Commit
• Static Analysis
• Style Guide
• Tidy
• WTF per Minute
• SonarQube
• Code Analysis