Hostilla.pl IT glossary
What is linting?
Linting is the automatic checking of code for syntax errors, style errors, and simple quality issues. It does not fix application logic, but helps detect errors before deployment to hosting. Lintery runs locally, in CI/CD or via SSH if the account has the required tools.
Definition
Linting is the automatic checking of code for syntax errors, style errors, and simple quality issues. It does not fix application logic, but helps detect errors before deployment to hosting. Lintery runs locally, in CI/CD or via SSH if the account has the required tools.
What does it mean in practice?
For web applications, linting can affect performance, compatibility, caching, data storage and migration planning.
A practical Hostilla.pl example
When maintaining a website, describe the expected result first and record the current configuration. linting can then be checked against application requirements, hosting limits, logs and a rollback plan.
What should you check?
- the account, domain and expected result
- software versions and required dependencies
- a current backup or reversible change plan
- logs and a repeatable verification after the change