context switch
[/ˈkɒntɛkst swɪtʃ/]
nounpl: context switches
troca de contexto
1. In computing, the process by which a CPU halts execution of one task or process and begins execution of another, saving the state of the first task to resume it later
The operating system performs a context switch every few milliseconds to allow multiple applications to run simultaneously.
O sistema operacional realiza uma troca de contexto a cada poucos milissegundos para permitir que múltiplos aplicativos sejam executados simultaneamente.
2. In general usage, the act of shifting one's attention or focus from one task, topic, or environment to another
Frequent context switches between emails and coding reduce overall productivity.
Trocas de contexto frequentes entre e-mails e programação reduzem a produtividade geral.
This is a specialized technical term originating from computer science. In Brazil, it is widely used in tech companies, universities, and development communities. The term has become increasingly relevant in modern workplace discussions about productivity and work-life balance, where frequent context switching between tasks is recognized as detrimental to efficiency. In the US tech industry, the term is used extensively in software engineering, DevOps, and project management contexts to discuss both system performance and human productivity.
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