dummy objects
[ˈdʌmi ˈɒbdʒɪkts]
nounpl: dummy objects
objetos fictícios
1. In programming and software development, placeholder objects used during testing or development that simulate the behavior of real objects without implementing full functionality
The developers used dummy objects to test the API before the actual database was ready.
Os desenvolvedores usaram objetos fictícios para testar a API antes do banco de dados real estar pronto.
2. In design and manufacturing, non-functional prototypes or models used for testing fit, form, or ergonomics
The engineers tested the car door with dummy objects to ensure proper alignment.
Os engenheiros testaram a porta do carro com objetos fictícios para garantir o alinhamento correto.
3. In testing safety features, mock-ups or stand-ins used to simulate real scenarios without risk
Safety testing for airbags requires dummy objects positioned like human bodies.
O teste de segurança dos airbags requer objetos fictícios posicionados como corpos humanos.
The term 'dummy objects' is particularly prevalent in Brazilian tech culture and IT companies, where English-Portuguese code-switching is common. In automotive and safety testing industries across both Brazil and the USA, 'dummy' refers specifically to crash test dummies. The concept is foundational to Agile and Test-Driven Development methodologies adopted globally.
Related Idioms & Phrases
dummy run - a trial or practice run using dummy objects
dummy variable - a placeholder variable in programming
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