automatic programming
[ɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ]
noun
programação automática
1. The process of automatically generating computer programs or code with minimal human intervention, often using compilers, interpreters, or code generation tools
Automatic programming has revolutionized software development by reducing manual coding errors.
A programação automática revolucionou o desenvolvimento de software ao reduzir erros de codificação manual.
2. A programming technique or approach where the system generates executable code from high-level specifications or models
The framework uses automatic programming to convert business logic diagrams into functional code.
O framework utiliza programação automática para converter diagramas de lógica de negócios em código funcional.
3. The field of computer science concerned with methods to automatically synthesize programs from formal specifications
Researchers in automatic programming are exploring AI-driven code generation.
Pesquisadores em programação automática estão explorando geração de código orientada por IA.
This term originated in computer science during the 1950s-60s and remains fundamental to modern software development practices in both Brazil and Portugal. It reflects the tech industry's ongoing push toward increased productivity and reduced human error through automation. In the USA, it represents a core concept in software engineering education and professional practice.
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