function inlining
[/ˈfʌŋkʃən ˈɪnlaɪnɪŋ/]
noun
expansão de função em linha
1. A compiler optimization technique where the code of a function is substituted directly into the call site, eliminating the overhead of the function call mechanism.
Function inlining can improve performance by reducing call overhead and enabling further optimizations.
A expansão de função em linha pode melhorar o desempenho reduzindo o overhead de chamada e permitindo otimizações adicionais.
2. The process of replacing a function call with the actual code of the function body during compilation.
The compiler performed function inlining on the frequently called utility method.
O compilador realizou a expansão de função em linha no método utilitário chamado frequentemente.
This is a technical computing term primarily used in software development and compiler design contexts. Both Brazilian and Portuguese developers typically use the English term 'inlining' in professional settings, though formal documentation may use the Portuguese translation 'expansão de função em linha'. The concept is universal across programming communities regardless of region.
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