config directory
[/ˈkɒnfɪɡ dɪˈrɛktəri/ or /kənˈfɪɡ dəˈrɛktəri/]
nounpl: config directories
diretório de configuração
1. A folder or directory in a computer system that stores configuration files and settings for applications, systems, or services
The application stores its settings in the config directory located at /etc/myapp/
O aplicativo armazena suas configurações no diretório de configuração localizado em /etc/myapp/
2. A designated folder, often hidden, that contains preference files, initialization files, and system settings needed to run software
Make sure to back up your config directory before updating the software.
Certifique-se de fazer backup do seu diretório de configuração antes de atualizar o software.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development, system administration, and IT contexts. The term is universally understood in the technology sector across both Brazil and Portugal, with minimal regional variation. In casual conversation, Brazilian Portuguese speakers may use 'pasta de configuração' (configuration folder) as a more accessible alternative to the more technical 'diretório de configuração'.
Related Idioms & Phrases
check the config directory
modify the config directory settings
locate the config directory
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