dependency graph

[/dɪˈpɛndənsi ɡræf/]
nounpl: dependency graphs
grafo de dependências
1. A directed graph representing the dependencies between components, modules, or tasks in a system, where nodes represent entities and edges represent dependency relationships
The build system uses a dependency graph to determine the correct compilation order.
O sistema de compilação usa um grafo de dependências para determinar a ordem correta de compilação.
2. In software engineering, a visual or mathematical representation showing which modules or packages depend on others
Analyzing the dependency graph revealed circular dependencies that needed to be resolved.
Analisar o grafo de dependências revelou dependências circulares que precisavam ser resolvidas.
3. In natural language processing, a structure representing grammatical relationships between words in a sentence
The parser generates a dependency graph to show the syntactic structure of the sentence.
O analisador gera um grafo de dependências para mostrar a estrutura sintática da sentença.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development and computer science fields. It is universally understood in both Brazilian and Portuguese technical communities without significant regional variations. The term is essential in modern software architecture discussions, particularly in DevOps, microservices, and build system management contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dependency treedirected acyclic graphDAGcall graphmodule dependency diagram

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grafo de dependências
Standard term used in computer science education and software engineering contexts
São Paulo
grafo de dependências
Commonly used in tech hubs and development communities
Portugal
grafo de dependências
Same terminology used in Portuguese academic and professional settings
General Technical (Brazil/Portugal)
diagrama de dependências
Alternative term, more descriptive for visual representations

Related Words

directed graphnodeedgecircular dependencytransitive dependencytopological sortdependency resolution

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the dependency cycle
flatten the dependency tree
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