class function

[/klæs ˈfʌŋkʃən/]
nounpl: class functions
função de classe
1. In object-oriented programming, a method or procedure that belongs to a class rather than to an instance of the class; also known as a static method
The class function calculates the total number of instances created without requiring an object instantiation.
A função de classe calcula o número total de instâncias criadas sem exigir uma instanciação de objeto.
2. A member function defined within a class definition that performs operations on class-level data
Use a class function when you need to access or modify data shared by all instances of the class.
Use uma função de classe quando você precisar acessar ou modificar dados compartilhados por todas as instâncias da classe.
This is a technical term specific to computer science and programming. It is used identically in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries within professional and educational contexts. The term has no cultural variation and is part of the universal vocabulary of software development.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
static methodclass methodstatic function
Antonyms / Antônimos
instance methodinstance functionmember function

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
função de classe
Standard technical term used in programming contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
função de classe / método estático
Both terms are commonly used in the tech industry
Portugal
função de classe / método de classe
Portuguese developers may use either term, with slight preference for 'método de classe'
USA/International
class function
Standard English term used in programming documentation and education

Related Words

classmethodobject-oriented programmingstaticinstance variableencapsulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

static method call
class-level operation
invoke a class function
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