compile-time type checking
[/kəmˈpaɪl-taɪm taɪp ˈtʃɛkɪŋ/]
noun
verificação de tipos em tempo de compilação
1. A software development feature where the compiler verifies that variables and expressions are used correctly according to their declared data types before the program runs, catching type errors during compilation rather than at runtime
Java uses compile-time type checking to ensure that you don't accidentally assign a string to an integer variable.
Java usa verificação de tipos em tempo de compilação para garantir que você não atribua acidentalmente uma string a uma variável inteira.
2. The process of validating type consistency and compatibility during the compilation phase of a program
Compile-time type checking helps developers catch errors early in the development process.
A verificação de tipos em tempo de compilação ajuda os desenvolvedores a detectar erros no início do processo de desenvolvimento.
This is specialized technical terminology used primarily in software development contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the importance of type safety in modern programming languages like Java, C#, and TypeScript. The concept is integral to software engineering education and professional practice across both countries.
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