compiler flag

[/kəmˈpaɪlər flæɡ/]
nounpl: compiler flags
flag do compilador
1. A command-line option or switch passed to a compiler to control its behavior, such as optimization levels, debugging information, warning levels, or output format
The developer used the -O2 compiler flag to enable optimization level 2 for better performance.
O desenvolvedor usou a flag do compilador -O2 para habilitar o nível de otimização 2 para melhor desempenho.
2. A parameter that modifies how source code is compiled into executable code
Adding the -Wall compiler flag enabled all warning messages during compilation.
Adicionar a flag do compilador -Wall habilitou todas as mensagens de aviso durante a compilação.
This is specialized technical terminology used primarily in software development and computer science fields. The term 'flag' is universally recognized in programming communities across both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, developers often use the English term 'flag' directly, even in Portuguese documentation, alongside the translation 'flag do compilador'. The concept is essential in software development practices globally.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
compiler optioncompilation flagcompiler switchcommand-line option

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
flag do compilador
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese technical documentation
Portugal
flag do compilador / opção do compilador
Portuguese speakers may also use 'opção do compilador' more frequently
Technical English
compiler flag
Used consistently across all English-speaking regions in programming contexts

Related Words

compilercompilationoptimizationdebuggingcommand-line interfacesource codeexecutable
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