design inheritance

[dɪˈzaɪn ɪnˈherɪtəns]
nounpl: design inheritances
herança de design
1. In object-oriented programming and design patterns, the process by which a subclass or derived class acquires properties, methods, and characteristics from a parent class or superclass
Design inheritance allows the developer to reuse code and establish a hierarchy of classes with shared functionality.
A herança de design permite que o desenvolvedor reutilize código e estabeleça uma hierarquia de classes com funcionalidade compartilhada.
2. In graphic and user interface design, the adoption or passing down of visual elements, styling conventions, and design principles from one project iteration or version to another
The new website maintains design inheritance from the original brand guidelines established five years ago.
O novo site mantém a herança de design das diretrizes de marca originais estabelecidas cinco anos atrás.
3. The transmission of design patterns, aesthetic choices, and architectural decisions across different components or modules within a system
Proper design inheritance ensures consistency and maintainability across the entire software ecosystem.
A herança de design apropriada garante consistência e manutenibilidade em todo o ecossistema de software.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development, information technology, and graphic design communities. In Brazil, the tech industry in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro frequently uses this terminology. The concept is universal across English and Portuguese-speaking tech communities, though the term 'herança' (inheritance) directly translates the English concept. Understanding design inheritance is fundamental to modern software architecture and is taught in computer science programs in both Brazil and the United States.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inheritance patterndesign hierarchyclass inheritancedesign reuse
Antonyms / Antônimos
design isolationdesign independencedesign divergence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
herança de design
Standard term used in software development and design contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
herança de design
Commonly used in tech hubs; sometimes also 'herança de padrão de design'
Rio de Janeiro
herança de design
Standard usage in creative and tech industries
Portugal
herança de design
Equivalent term; may also hear 'herança de projecto' in older contexts

Related Words

polymorphismencapsulationabstractiondesign patternsobject-oriented designsubclasssuperclasscode reusability

Related Idioms & Phrases

inherit design patterns from
follow the design inheritance chain
break the design inheritance
design inheritance hierarchy
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