decompilation

[/ˌdiːkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: decompilations
descompilação
1. The process of converting compiled machine code or bytecode back into human-readable source code
The decompilation of the proprietary software revealed the underlying algorithms.
A descompilação do software proprietário revelou os algoritmos subjacentes.
2. In software engineering, the reverse process of compilation used for analysis, security research, or software restoration
Security researchers use decompilation to identify vulnerabilities in binary applications.
Pesquisadores de segurança usam descompilação para identificar vulnerabilidades em aplicativos binários.
Decompilation is a significant topic in software security and intellectual property discussions in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil's growing tech sector, descompilação is commonly discussed in software development communities and cybersecurity contexts. The term has legal implications regarding software licensing and intellectual property rights, making it particularly relevant in tech companies and legal discussions around software protection.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reverse engineeringcode reversaldisassembly
Antonyms / Antônimos
compilationencoding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descompilação
standard technical term used in software development and IT contexts
São Paulo
descompilação
commonly used in tech hubs and software companies
Portugal
descompilação
used in technical contexts, though less frequent than in Brazil
Technical Communities
descompilação or decompilação
both forms accepted; decompilação increasingly used as direct anglicism

Related Words

decompilercompilationbytecodesource codereverse engineeringdisassembly

Related Idioms & Phrases

reverse the compilation process
crack the code
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