fixed code structure

[FꞮKST koʊd ˈstrʌk.tʃər]
nounpl: fixed code structures
estrutura de código fixo
1. A predetermined and unchangeable format or framework for organizing and formatting code in programming, where the layout, spacing, and structural elements are standardized
The legacy system uses a fixed code structure that makes it difficult to implement new features.
O sistema legado usa uma estrutura de código fixo que dificulta a implementação de novos recursos.
2. In data processing, a standardized arrangement of fields or records with predetermined positions and lengths
The database requires a fixed code structure for all incoming data entries.
O banco de dados requer uma estrutura de código fixo para todas as entradas de dados recebidas.
This term is primarily used in technical and software development contexts in both Brazilian and American English-speaking communities. In Brazil, it's commonly discussed in corporate IT departments and software engineering courses. The concept represents a trade-off between standardization and flexibility, often associated with legacy systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fixed formatstandardized code layoutrigid code frameworkpredefined structure
Antonyms / Antônimos
flexible code structuredynamic structurevariable format

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura de código fixo
standard terminology in Brazilian software development
São Paulo
estrutura de código fixo
commonly used in tech hubs; sometimes abbreviated as 'ECF'
Portugal
estrutura de código fixa
European Portuguese uses feminine agreement; same meaning

Related Words

code architecturedata structureformatting standardschemacode organization

Related Idioms & Phrases

locked into a fixed code structure
break free from a fixed code structure
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