collection interface

[kəˈlɛkʃən ˈɪntərfeɪs]
nounpl: collection interfaces
interface de coleção
1. In programming, a contract or set of methods that defines how to interact with a collection of objects, allowing standardized operations like add, remove, and iterate
The List interface is a collection interface that extends the Collection interface and defines ordered collections.
A interface List é uma interface de coleção que estende a interface Collection e define coleções ordenadas.
2. A user interface or system designed to browse, manage, or access a collection of items, documents, or data
The museum's new collection interface allows visitors to search and view artifacts online.
A nova interface de coleção do museu permite que os visitantes pesquisem e visualizem artefatos online.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development and computer science education. It is commonly used in both Brazilian and American programming communities without significant cultural variation. The term is fundamental to object-oriented programming paradigms taught in universities and used in professional development across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
collection abstractioncollection APIcollection frameworkcollection protocol

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
interface de coleção
Standard technical term used in programming contexts across Brazil
Portugal
interface de colecção
Same meaning with European Portuguese spelling variation (colecção)

Related Words

interfacecollectiondata structureAPIiteratorframework
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