deferred loading

[dɪˈfɜːrd ˈloʊdɪŋ]
noun
carregamento adiado
1. A programming technique where data or resources are not loaded into memory until they are actually needed, rather than loading everything upfront
The application uses deferred loading to improve startup time by only loading data when the user requests it.
A aplicação utiliza carregamento adiado para melhorar o tempo de inicialização carregando dados apenas quando o usuário os solicita.
2. In object-relational mapping, the practice of delaying the retrieval of related objects from a database until they are explicitly accessed
Deferred loading prevents unnecessary database queries by postponing data retrieval.
O carregamento adiado evita consultas desnecessárias ao banco de dados adiando a recuperação de dados.
Deferred loading is a fundamental concept in modern software development, widely used in both American and Brazilian tech industries. The term is often left in English even in Portuguese documentation and discussions, reflecting the international nature of programming terminology. In Brazil's growing tech sector, the concept is crucial for developing efficient applications, especially for mobile and web development where performance optimization is critical.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lazy loadingon-demand loadingpostponed loadingdelayed loading
Antonyms / Antônimos
eager loadingupfront loadingimmediate loading

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carregamento adiado
Standard technical terminology used in software development
Portugal
carregamento diferido
Alternative terminology sometimes used in Portuguese European technical contexts
Technical Community
lazy loading (também usado em português)
The English term 'lazy loading' is frequently used even in Portuguese-speaking technical communities

Related Words

lazy evaluationcachingperformance optimizationmemory managementdatabase queryobject-relational mapping

Related Idioms & Phrases

just in time loading
load when needed
on-the-fly loading
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