database refactoring

[ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs ˌriːˈfæktərɪŋ]
nounpl: database refactorings
refatoração de banco de dados
1. The process of restructuring and improving an existing database schema, design, or code without changing its external behavior or functionality
Database refactoring was necessary to improve query performance and reduce data redundancy.
A refatoração de banco de dados foi necessária para melhorar o desempenho das consultas e reduzir a redundância de dados.
2. A software engineering technique that involves making incremental changes to database structure while maintaining data integrity and application compatibility
The team performed database refactoring to normalize the tables and eliminate anomalies.
O time realizou refatoração de banco de dados para normalizar as tabelas e eliminar anomalias.
This is a technical term widely used in software development communities in both Brazil and the USA. It represents best practices in software engineering, particularly in Agile and DevOps methodologies. The term has gained prominence as companies increasingly focus on code quality and maintainability in their development cycles.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
database restructuringschema refactoringdatabase optimizationdatabase redesign
Antonyms / Antônimos
database corruptiondata degradation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
refatoração de banco de dados
Standard term used in software development industry
São Paulo
refatoração de banco de dados
Common in tech hubs and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
refatoração de banco de dados
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
refatoração da base de dados
Portuguese variant uses 'base de dados' instead of 'banco de dados'

Related Words

database migrationschema evolutiondatabase normalizationdata integrityquery optimizationtechnical debt

Related Idioms & Phrases

clean up the database
optimize the data structure
pay down technical debt
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