asynchronous programming

[/ˌeɪsɪŋˈkrɒnəs ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/]
noun
programação assíncrona
1. A programming paradigm that allows multiple operations to be initiated before previous operations have finished, enabling non-blocking execution of code
Asynchronous programming allows web applications to fetch data from a server without freezing the user interface.
A programação assíncrona permite que aplicações web busquem dados de um servidor sem congelar a interface do usuário.
2. A technique where tasks are executed in a way that doesn't require waiting for each operation to complete before starting the next one
Using asynchronous programming with callbacks and promises improves application performance.
Usar programação assíncrona com callbacks e promises melhora o desempenho da aplicação.
This is technical jargon commonly used in software development communities across both Brazil and the United States. The term 'programação assíncrona' is the standard translation in Brazilian tech culture, especially among developers working with modern JavaScript frameworks like Node.js, React, and Angular. It's increasingly important in contemporary software development education and practice.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
non-blocking programmingevent-driven programmingasync programming
Antonyms / Antônimos
synchronous programmingblocking programming

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
programação assíncrona
Standard term used in tech communities and academic settings
São Paulo
programação assíncrona
Commonly used in tech hubs and startup environments
Rio de Janeiro
programação assíncrona
Standard usage in development communities
Portugal
programação assíncrona
Same terminology used in European Portuguese tech communities

Related Words

callbackpromiseasync/awaitevent loopnon-blocking I/Oconcurrency

Related Idioms & Phrases

fire and forget
non-blocking execution
event-driven architecture
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