atomic methods

[/əˈtɒmɪk ˈmeθədz/]
nounpl: atomic methods
métodos atômicos
1. In computing and software engineering, programming techniques that ensure operations are completed entirely without interruption, appearing as a single indivisible unit to other processes
The database uses atomic methods to ensure data consistency during concurrent transactions.
O banco de dados usa métodos atômicos para garantir consistência de dados durante transações simultâneas.
2. In physics and chemistry, experimental or analytical procedures that deal with individual atoms or atomic-scale phenomena
Atomic methods allow scientists to measure properties at the molecular level.
Os métodos atômicos permitem aos cientistas medir propriedades em nível molecular.
3. In testing and concurrent programming, operations that are guaranteed to complete fully or not at all without partial states visible to other threads
We implemented atomic methods to prevent race conditions in our multi-threaded application.
Implementamos métodos atômicos para evitar condições de corrida em nossa aplicação multi-thread.
This is primarily technical terminology used in software engineering, computer science, and physics. In Brazil, the term 'métodos atômicos' is widely used in the tech industry and academia, particularly in discussions about concurrent programming, database management, and multi-threaded applications. The concept is fundamental to understanding modern computing systems and is essential knowledge for developers working with concurrent or distributed systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
atomic operationsindivisible operationsuninterruptible operationstransactional methods
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-atomic methodsinterruptible operationspartial operations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos atômicos
Standard terminology in computer science and engineering contexts
Portugal
métodos atómicos
Uses Portuguese spelling with accent on 'o'; common in academic and technical literature
USA/International English
atomic methods
Predominant term in software development and scientific communities

Related Words

atomicitythread safetyconcurrency controltransactionmutexsynchronization

Related Idioms & Phrases

all or nothing principle
all-or-none semantics
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