defined constants

[dɪˈfaɪnd ˈkɑːnstənts]
nounpl: defined constants
constantes definidas
1. In programming, values that are explicitly declared and assigned at the beginning of a program or function and cannot be changed during execution
The defined constants in this code include PI = 3.14159 and MAX_SIZE = 100.
As constantes definidas neste código incluem PI = 3.14159 e MAX_SIZE = 100.
2. Fixed numerical or textual values that are predetermined and used throughout a program to maintain consistency and improve code readability
Using defined constants makes the code more maintainable than hardcoding values everywhere.
Usar constantes definidas torna o código mais fácil de manter do que codificar valores em todo o programa.
This is specialized technical terminology used universally in computer science and programming across Brazil, Portugal, and English-speaking countries. It reflects best practices in software development for maintaining code quality and readability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
constant valuesfixed constantsnamed constantssymbolic constants
Antonyms / Antônimos
variablesundefined constantsmagic numbers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
constantes definidas
Standard technical terminology used in programming education and industry
Portugal
constantes definidas
Same terminology as Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts
São Paulo
constantes definidas
Widely used in tech industry; sometimes abbreviated as 'constantes'

Related Words

constant declarationimmutable valuesliteral valuessymbolic namingpreprocessor directives

Related Idioms & Phrases

define a constant
set a constant value
use defined constants for better code practice
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