asynchronous process
[/ˌeɪsɪŋˈkrɑːnəs ˈprɑːses/]
nounpl: asynchronous processes
processo assíncrono
1. A computational operation that does not require a response or completion before the program continues executing subsequent instructions; operations that run independently of the main program flow
The application uses an asynchronous process to fetch data from the server without freezing the user interface.
O aplicativo usa um processo assíncrono para buscar dados do servidor sem congelar a interface do usuário.
2. In distributed systems, a process where tasks are executed without strict time constraints or synchronization with other processes
Email sending is often handled as an asynchronous process to improve system performance.
O envio de e-mail geralmente é tratado como um processo assíncrono para melhorar o desempenho do sistema.
This is specialized terminology primarily used in software development and information technology fields. It is widely understood in Brazilian and Portuguese tech communities due to the globalization of programming languages and frameworks. The English term 'asynchronous' is often used even in Portuguese-language technical discussions, though 'assíncrono/a' is the proper Portuguese translation. This reflects the international nature of software development where English terminology frequently permeates local technical jargon.
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