dependent module

[dɪˈpɛndənt ˈmɑːdʒuːl]
nounpl: dependent modules
módulo dependente
1. A software module that relies on other modules to function; a module whose operation is contingent upon the presence and proper functioning of one or more other modules
The payment module is a dependent module that requires the database connectivity module to be loaded first.
O módulo de pagamento é um módulo dependente que requer que o módulo de conectividade de banco de dados seja carregado primeiro.
2. In software architecture, a component that cannot operate independently and must be linked or integrated with prerequisite components
When building microservices, you need to carefully manage dependent modules to avoid circular dependencies.
Ao construir microsserviços, você precisa gerenciar cuidadosamente módulos dependentes para evitar dependências circulares.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software engineering across both Brazilian and international contexts. There are no significant cultural variations in usage. The term reflects modern software development practices where modularity and dependency management are critical architectural concerns.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dependent componentchild modulesubordinate modulereliant module
Antonyms / Antônimos
independent modulestandalone moduleself-contained module

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
módulo dependente
standard technical term used in software development contexts
Portugal
módulo dependente
same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical terminology is consistent
Technical English (International)
módulo subordinado
alternative technical translation emphasizing hierarchy

Related Words

dependency injectionmodule dependencyparent modulecouplingloose couplingmodular architecture

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the dependency chain
manage module dependencies
resolve dependencies
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