WAR file

[dʌbəljuː eɪ ɑːr faɪl]
nounpl: WAR files
arquivo WAR
1. A compressed archive file format used in Java web applications, containing all the necessary files and resources (servlets, JSPs, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, libraries) needed to deploy a web application on a server
The developer packaged the entire web application into a WAR file for deployment on the Tomcat server.
O desenvolvedor empacotou toda a aplicação web em um arquivo WAR para implantação no servidor Tomcat.
2. An acronym for Web Application Archive, a standard format for distributing Java web applications
The WAR file format follows the same structure as a JAR file but is specifically designed for web applications.
O formato de arquivo WAR segue a mesma estrutura de um arquivo JAR, mas é especificamente projetado para aplicações web.
WAR files are fundamental to Java web development and are widely used in enterprise environments across Brazil, the USA, and globally. The term is typically used without translation in technical contexts, even among Portuguese speakers, as it is a standardized acronym in the software development industry. Understanding WAR file structure is essential knowledge for Java developers working with web applications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Web Application ArchiveWAR archive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arquivo WAR
Standard technical term used in software development communities
Portugal
ficheiro WAR
Portuguese uses 'ficheiro' instead of 'arquivo' for file
Technical English
WAR file (no translation)
Often used untranslated in technical documentation and discussions

Related Words

JAR fileEAR fileservletJava application serverTomcatdeployment
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