Linting
/ˈlɪntɪŋ/
Definition
Automated static analysis of code to detect style violations, potential bugs, and anti-patterns without running it.
Example in context
"ESLint runs on every commit — the 'no-unused-vars' rule catches dead code before review."
Practice this term
Master Linting in context by working through exercises in the Developer Tools module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.