verb
lint
To check computer code for errors or style problems.
Our team lints the code before submitting changes for review.
Etymology
The computing verb comes from lint, an early program for checking C code. Its name compares small code problems to bits of lint that can be detected and removed.
More examples
- Please lint the script to catch unused variables.
- I linted the file and fixed several spacing problems.
- Linting your code does not replace testing it.
Forms
lint · lints · linted · linting
linter noun — A program that checks code for problems.