dynamic memory
[daɪˈnæmɪk ˈmɛməri]
noun
memória dinâmica
1. Computer memory that is allocated and deallocated during program execution at runtime, rather than being fixed at compile time
The programmer used dynamic memory allocation to create arrays of unknown size at runtime.
O programador usou alocação de memória dinâmica para criar arrays de tamanho desconhecido em tempo de execução.
2. RAM that is managed through pointers and explicit allocation/deallocation functions in programming languages like C and C++
In C++, dynamic memory is allocated using the 'new' operator and freed using the 'delete' operator.
Em C++, a memória dinâmica é alocada usando o operador 'new' e liberada usando o operador 'delete'.
3. Memory that can be resized and adjusted based on program needs during execution
Dynamic memory allocation allows the application to use only the memory it needs when it needs it.
A alocação de memória dinâmica permite que a aplicação use apenas a memória que precisa quando precisa.
This is a technical computing term that is used identically across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking developer communities. It's fundamental to computer science education and professional programming practice in both Brazil and the United States. Understanding dynamic memory management is considered essential knowledge for any serious programmer in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
memory leak - situação onde memória dinâmica não é liberada corretamente
heap overflow - quando a memória dinâmica é esgotada
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