efficient memory usage

[/ɪˈfɪʃənt ˈmɛməri ˈjuːsɪdʒ/]
noun phrase
uso eficiente de memória
1. The optimal allocation and management of computer memory resources to minimize waste and maximize performance
Efficient memory usage is critical for developing mobile applications that run smoothly on devices with limited resources.
O uso eficiente de memória é crítico para desenvolver aplicativos móveis que rodem suavemente em dispositivos com recursos limitados.
2. Programming practices and techniques that reduce unnecessary memory consumption and prevent memory leaks
The developer focused on efficient memory usage by implementing garbage collection and avoiding circular references.
O desenvolvedor se concentrou no uso eficiente de memória implementando coleta de lixo e evitando referências circulares.
3. The ratio of useful work performed relative to the total memory resources allocated
Testing showed that the new algorithm improved efficient memory usage by 40 percent.
Os testes mostraram que o novo algoritmo melhorou o uso eficiente de memória em 40 por cento.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development and computer science contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. In Brazil, the term is widely used in IT companies, startups, and tech communities, especially with the growth of mobile development and cloud computing. The concept has become increasingly important in Brazilian tech culture as companies optimize applications for emerging markets where users often have older devices with limited RAM. In Portugal, similar emphasis exists in the academic and professional tech sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
memory optimizationoptimal memory allocationmemory efficiencylean memory management
Antonyms / Antônimos
memory wasteinefficient memory usagememory bloatexcessive memory consumption

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
uso eficiente de memória
Standard technical term used across Brazil in IT and software development contexts
Portugal
utilização eficaz da memória
Portuguese variant preferring 'utilização' and 'eficaz' over Brazilian 'uso' and 'eficiente'
Technology sector (Brazil)
otimização de memória
Common alternative in software development communities emphasizing optimization aspect
Academic (Portugal & Brazil)
gestão eficiente de memória
Preferred in academic and formal computing literature

Related Words

garbage collectionmemory leakRAM optimizationcache managementdata structureperformance tuning

Related Idioms & Phrases

memory footprint
tight memory constraints
lean and mean code
memory-conscious programming
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