asynchronous tasks
[ə-ˈsiŋ-krə-nəs ˈtasks]
nounpl: asynchronous tasks
tarefas assíncronas
1. Computing operations or processes that do not occur at the same time or in a predetermined sequence, allowing a program to continue executing other code while waiting for a task to complete
The web application uses asynchronous tasks to fetch data from the server without freezing the user interface.
A aplicação web utiliza tarefas assíncronas para buscar dados do servidor sem congelar a interface do usuário.
2. Functions or operations that do not block the main thread of execution, enabling non-blocking behavior in programming
Asynchronous tasks are essential for creating responsive applications that can handle multiple operations simultaneously.
Tarefas assíncronas são essenciais para criar aplicações responsivas que podem lidar com múltiplas operações simultaneamente.
This is specialized technical jargon used primarily in software development and computer science fields in both Brazil and the United States. The term is largely borrowed from English in both regions, though Portuguese translations are increasingly common in Brazilian technical documentation. In Portugal, the spelling 'assincrónas' may be preferred. The concept is fundamental to modern web development and asynchronous programming paradigms like Node.js and JavaScript promises.
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