byte order
[/baɪt ˈɔːrdər/]
nounpl: byte orders
ordem de bytes
1. The sequence in which bytes of a multi-byte data type are arranged in computer memory, determining how numbers and data are stored and interpreted by the processor
The system uses big-endian byte order, storing the most significant byte first.
O sistema utiliza a ordem de bytes big-endian, armazenando o byte mais significativo primeiro.
2. The specification of which end of a multi-byte value is considered the 'first' or 'most significant' end
Understanding byte order is crucial when working with network protocols and cross-platform compatibility.
Compreender a ordem de bytes é crucial ao trabalhar com protocolos de rede e compatibilidade entre plataformas.
This is specialized technical jargon used primarily by software developers, systems engineers, and computer scientists. The term is universally understood in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking technology communities. Understanding byte order is particularly important in Brazil and Portugal's growing tech industries, especially in embedded systems, network programming, and cross-platform software development.
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