file handle
[/faɪl ˈhændəl/]
nounpl: file handles
identificador de arquivo
1. An abstract reference or identifier used by a program to access a file or I/O resource without needing to know its actual location in memory or storage
The program must obtain a valid file handle before reading or writing data to the file.
O programa deve obter um identificador de arquivo válido antes de ler ou escrever dados no arquivo.
2. A numerical or pointer-based token returned by the operating system when a file is opened, used to track and manage the file throughout its lifecycle
After opening the file, store the file handle in a variable to use for subsequent operations.
Após abrir o arquivo, armazene o identificador de arquivo em uma variável para usar em operações subsequentes.
3. In programming, a mechanism that maintains the connection between an application and an open file resource
The file handle remains valid until the file is explicitly closed by the application.
O identificador de arquivo permanece válido até que o arquivo seja explicitamente fechado pela aplicação.
This is a specialized technical term used primarily in software development and systems programming contexts. It is language-agnostic in nature and maintains consistent usage across Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese technical communities. The term is essential in discussions about file I/O operations, resource management, and operating system interactions in both academic and professional settings.
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