dead code

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Synonyms: dead body, dead zone, death code

Antonyms: dead body, dead zone, death code

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|compilation}} [[instruction|Instructions]] that, when executed, have no [[effect]] on the running of the [[program]].
2. {{lb|en|programming}} A portion of [[source code]] that will never be [[execute]]d as part of the running program.

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