async call
[/ˈeɪsɪŋk kɔːl/]
nounpl: async calls
chamada assíncrona
1. A function or method call in programming that executes without blocking the main thread, allowing other code to run while waiting for the result
The application uses an async call to fetch data from the server without freezing the user interface.
A aplicação usa uma chamada assíncrona para buscar dados do servidor sem congelar a interface do usuário.
2. A non-blocking operation that returns control to the caller immediately while the operation completes in the background
Making an async call to the database allows the program to handle multiple requests simultaneously.
Fazer uma chamada assíncrona ao banco de dados permite que o programa manipule múltiplas requisições simultaneamente.
In Brazilian tech communities, 'chamada assíncrona' or 'async call' is fundamental to modern web development. The English term 'async call' is widely used in code comments and documentation, even in Portuguese-speaking development teams. This reflects the global nature of software development where English technical terminology dominates, especially in JavaScript, Python, and Java ecosystems.
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