bounds checking
[/baʊndz ˈtʃɛkɪŋ/]
noun
verificação de limites
1. A programming technique that verifies whether an array index or pointer value falls within the valid range of acceptable values before accessing memory
Bounds checking prevents buffer overflow attacks by ensuring that array accesses stay within allocated memory.
A verificação de limites previne ataques de estouro de buffer garantindo que os acessos ao array permaneçam dentro da memória alocada.
2. The process of validating that a value does not exceed or fall below predefined limits or boundaries
Modern programming languages like Python and Java perform automatic bounds checking on array operations.
Linguagens de programação modernas como Python e Java realizam verificação automática de limites em operações de array.
This is a specialized computing term widely used in software development communities in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it appears frequently in technical documentation, university computer science programs, and software development discussions. The term is essential in cybersecurity discussions as buffer overflow vulnerabilities are critical security concerns.
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