data mutation
[ˈdeɪtə mjuːˈteɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: data mutations / mutações de dados
mutação de dados
1. The process of changing or modifying data, particularly in programming and software development contexts, where data values are altered after initial creation
In functional programming, data mutation is often avoided to prevent side effects.
Na programação funcional, a mutação de dados é frequentemente evitada para prevenir efeitos colaterais.
2. In biology and genetics, an alteration in the DNA sequence or genetic material of an organism
The data mutation in the genetic code resulted in a visible phenotypic change.
A mutação de dados no código genético resultou em uma alteração fenotípica visível.
3. Any unexpected or unintended change in data values during computation or storage
The software engineer discovered a data mutation bug that corrupted the database records.
O engenheiro de software descobriu um bug de mutação de dados que corrompeu os registros do banco de dados.
The term 'data mutation' is predominantly used in software development and scientific communities, particularly in discussions about functional programming paradigms and genetic research. In Brazil, the tech industry has increasingly adopted this English term, though Portuguese translations are formally used in academic and official documentation. The concept reflects modern programming best practices emphasizing immutability and predictable code behavior.
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