conditional compilation
[kənˈdɪʃənəl kəmˌpɪˈleɪʃən]
noun
compilação condicional
1. A programming technique that allows certain portions of source code to be compiled or excluded from compilation based on specified conditions, typically using preprocessor directives
The developer used conditional compilation to include debug code only in development builds.
O desenvolvedor usou compilação condicional para incluir código de depuração apenas em builds de desenvolvimento.
2. The process of selectively including or excluding code segments during the compilation phase based on preprocessor symbols or flags
Conditional compilation with #ifdef directives helps manage platform-specific code.
A compilação condicional com diretivas #ifdef ajuda a gerenciar código específico da plataforma.
This is a technical term primarily used in software engineering and programming communities in both Brazil and the USA. It is essential terminology in discussions about cross-platform development, build systems, and code optimization. The term is used identically across English and Portuguese-speaking tech communities with minimal regional variation.
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