code generation
[koʊd ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪʃən]
nounpl: code generations
geração de código
1. The process of automatically producing source code or executable code from a higher-level specification, template, or model
Code generation tools can significantly reduce development time by automatically creating boilerplate code.
Ferramentas de geração de código podem reduzir significativamente o tempo de desenvolvimento ao criar automaticamente código repetitivo.
2. In compilers, the phase that converts intermediate code into machine code or assembly language
The code generation phase is the final step before linking in the compilation process.
A fase de geração de código é o passo final antes da ligação no processo de compilação.
3. The use of AI/ML models to produce functional code based on natural language prompts or descriptions
Recent advances in AI have made code generation from natural language increasingly practical.
Avanços recentes em IA tornaram a geração de código a partir de linguagem natural cada vez mais prática.
In Brazil's growing tech sector, especially in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, code generation tools have become increasingly important for rapid development cycles. In the USA, code generation is a standard practice in enterprise software development and is central to modern DevOps practices. With the rise of AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, code generation has become mainstream terminology across both cultures.
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