circular import
[ˈsɜːrkjələr ˈɪmpɔːrt]
nounpl: circular imports
importação circular
1. A programming situation where two or more modules depend on each other, directly or indirectly, creating a cycle in the dependency graph that can cause runtime errors or initialization problems
The circular import between module A and module B prevented the application from starting properly.
A importação circular entre o módulo A e o módulo B impediu que a aplicação iniciasse corretamente.
2. In economics, the import of goods that were previously exported from the same country, sometimes resulting from trade imbalances or supply chain inefficiencies
The company reduced circular imports by optimizing its supply chain management.
A empresa reduziu as importações circulares otimizando sua gestão da cadeia de suprimentos.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development communities worldwide. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in tech companies and among programmers. The term is equally important in economics discussions regarding trade and supply chain management, particularly in discussions about efficiency and resource optimization.
Related Idioms & Phrases
break the circular import
resolve circular dependencies
eliminar a importação circular
resolver dependências circulares
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