asynchronous module loading

[ə-ˈsiŋ-krə-nəs ˈmä-ˌjül ˈlō-diŋ]
noun
🇧🇷 carregamento assíncrono de módulos
1. A programming technique in which software modules or components are loaded dynamically at runtime without blocking the execution of other code, allowing applications to continue functioning while resources are being fetched and initialized
The web application uses asynchronous module loading to improve performance by deferring non-critical resources until they are needed.
A aplicação web utiliza carregamento assíncrono de módulos para melhorar o desempenho, adiando recursos não críticos até que sejam necessários.
2. In JavaScript development, a pattern that enables modules to be loaded on-demand without freezing the user interface, commonly implemented through tools like webpack, RequireJS, or ES6 dynamic imports
By implementing asynchronous module loading, the single-page application achieved significantly faster initial load times.
Ao implementar carregamento assíncrono de módulos, a aplicação de página única alcançou tempos de carregamento inicial significativamente mais rápidos.
💡 This is specialized technical jargon primarily used in software development communities in both Brazil and the United States. The term has become increasingly important with the rise of web applications and mobile development, reflecting modern programming practices that prioritize user experience and application performance. In Brazil, the term is used in the same way as internationally, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro's growing tech sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lazy loadingdynamic module loadingon-demand module loadingdeferred loading
Antonyms / Antônimos
synchronous module loadingeager loadingblocking module loading

Regional Variations

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General Brazilian Portuguese
carregamento assíncrono de módulos
Standard technical terminology used in development communities
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São Paulo
carregamento assíncrono de módulos
Preferred term in tech hubs; sometimes informally called 'loading dinâmico'
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Portugal
carregamento assíncrono de módulos
Same terminology; occasionally 'carregamento sob demanda de módulos' is used
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General English-speaking tech community
async module loading
Abbreviated colloquial form commonly used in code comments and documentation

Related Words

module bundlingcode splittingpromisecallbackwebpackRequireJSES6 modules

Related Idioms & Phrases

loading on-demand
non-blocking load
deferred resource loading
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