component interface

[kəmˈpoʊnənt ˈɪntərfeɪs]
nounpl: component interfaces
interface de componente
1. A set of protocols, methods, and properties that define how a software component communicates with other components or external systems
The component interface specifies the input parameters and return values for each function.
A interface de componente especifica os parâmetros de entrada e valores de retorno para cada função.
2. The boundary or contract that describes the capabilities and requirements of a reusable software component
Developers must adhere to the component interface to ensure compatibility with the rest of the system.
Os desenvolvedores devem respeitar a interface de componente para garantir compatibilidade com o resto do sistema.
3. In object-oriented programming, the public methods and properties exposed by a component for external interaction
The component interface defines what external classes can access and how they can interact with the component.
A interface de componente define o que as classes externas podem acessar e como podem interagir com o componente.
This is technical jargon commonly used in software engineering and computer science education across both Brazil and the United States. The term is language-independent in many development communities, with professionals often using English terminology even in Portuguese-speaking countries. Understanding component interfaces is fundamental to modern software design practices like microservices architecture and component-based development.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
API (Application Programming Interface)component contractpublic interfaceservice interface
Antonyms / Antônimos
private implementationinternal structure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interface de componente
Standard term used in software development documentation and education
São Paulo
interface de componente
Commonly used in tech companies and development communities
Rio de Janeiro
interface de componente
Used in academic and professional settings
Portugal
interface de componente
Standard European Portuguese usage in software development contexts

Related Words

software componentabstractionencapsulationmethod signatureAPI documentationprotocol

Related Idioms & Phrases

adhere to the interface
implement the interface
break the interface
design by contract
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