dangling data
[ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ ˈdeɪtə]
nounpl: dangling data (uncountable)
dados soltos
1. In database management, data that remains in a database after its referenced record has been deleted, creating orphaned or unreferenced information
The deletion of the customer record left dangling data in the orders table.
A exclusão do registro do cliente deixou dados soltos na tabela de pedidos.
2. Information stored in a system that no longer has a valid connection or reference to its parent data structure
Dangling data can cause database inconsistencies and integrity issues.
Dados soltos podem causar inconsistências e problemas de integridade do banco de dados.
3. In programming, variables or pointers that reference memory locations that have been deallocated or are no longer valid
The programmer had to fix the dangling data references in the memory management code.
O programador teve que corrigir as referências de dados soltos no código de gerenciamento de memória.
This term is primarily used in technical and IT contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects database management best practices and data integrity concerns that are universal in software development. In Brazil, 'dados soltos' is the predominant term in the tech industry, while 'dados órfãos' is also understood but less frequently used.
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