function library
[ˈfʌŋkʃən ˈlaɪbreri]
nounpl: function libraries
biblioteca de funções
1. A collection of pre-written functions or subroutines that can be reused in software development to perform common tasks
The development team used a function library to speed up the coding process.
A equipe de desenvolvimento usou uma biblioteca de funções para acelerar o processo de codificação.
2. A file or module containing compiled or interpreted code with multiple related functions available for linking or importing into other programs
This math function library includes trigonometric and logarithmic operations.
Esta biblioteca de funções matemáticas inclui operações trigonométricas e logarítmicas.
3. In programming, a standardized set of functions organized by category that developers can call to avoid writing redundant code
The graphics function library provides tools for rendering 2D and 3D images.
A biblioteca de funções gráficas fornece ferramentas para renderizar imagens 2D e 3D.
Function libraries are fundamental to modern software development in both Brazilian and North American tech industries. In Brazil, the term 'biblioteca de funções' is widely understood in programming education and professional environments. The concept emphasizes code reusability and efficiency, core principles in software engineering culture globally. Many open-source function libraries originated in the USA and are now used internationally, making English terminology common even in Portuguese-speaking development communities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
reinventing the wheel (not using function libraries)
standing on the shoulders of giants (using established function libraries)
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