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?

In Hostilla.pl services this term is relevant when running websites, domains, DNS, e-mail, SSL and secure hosting operations.