byte endianness
[/baɪt ˈɛndiənəs/]
noun
ordem de bytes
1. The order in which bytes are arranged in memory or transmitted in a data stream, determining whether the most significant byte (big-endian) or least significant byte (little-endian) comes first
The byte endianness of the system must be considered when reading multi-byte integers from a file.
A ordem de bytes do sistema deve ser considerada ao ler inteiros de múltiplos bytes de um arquivo.
2. A characteristic of computer architecture that affects how multi-byte data types are stored and interpreted
Byte endianness differences between systems can cause data corruption if not properly handled during network communication.
As diferenças de ordem de bytes entre sistemas podem causar corrupção de dados se não forem tratadas adequadamente durante a comunicação em rede.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development, computer architecture, and network programming. It is essential knowledge for programmers working with low-level code, embedded systems, or cross-platform applications. The term is used identically in both Brazilian and international technical communities, though understanding byte endianness is critical for avoiding subtle bugs in data exchange between systems with different architectures.
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