buffer management

[/ˈbʌfər ˈmænɪdʒmənt/]
noun
gestão de buffer
1. The process of controlling and allocating temporary storage areas (buffers) in computer systems to optimize data flow between components with different processing speeds
Effective buffer management is crucial for preventing data loss in high-speed network communications.
A gestão eficaz de buffer é crucial para evitar perda de dados em comunicações de rede de alta velocidade.
2. In operating systems, the technique of managing memory reserved for temporary data storage to improve system performance and prevent bottlenecks
The system's buffer management algorithm determines how much RAM is allocated to caching operations.
O algoritmo de gestão de buffer do sistema determina quanto RAM é alocado para operações de cache.
3. In supply chain and inventory contexts, the management of safety stock or buffer inventory to protect against demand variability
Buffer management in manufacturing helps mitigate supply chain disruptions.
A gestão de buffer na manufatura ajuda a mitigar interrupções da cadeia de suprimentos.
This is a specialized technical term predominantly used in computing, software development, and IT infrastructure contexts. In Brazil, English technical terminology is commonly adopted in the tech industry, with 'gestão de buffer' being the standard term. The concept is critical in both American and Brazilian software development industries, reflecting the global nature of computing practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
buffer allocationbuffer controlmemory bufferingcache managementqueue management

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gestão de buffer
Standard technical term used in computing and IT contexts
General Brazilian
gerenciamento de buffer
Alternative form commonly used in technical documentation
Portugal
gestão de memória intermédia
More literal translation using 'memória intermédia' for buffer
Technical contexts
administração de buffer
Formal usage in academic and professional settings

Related Words

buffer overflowcache memoryqueuememory allocationdata processinglatencythroughputsystem performance

Related Idioms & Phrases

buffer overflow
manage buffers efficiently
buffer bloat
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