generalized code

[/ˈdʒɛnərəlaɪzd koʊd/]
nounpl: generalized codes
código generalizado
1. A set of instructions or programming logic designed to work across multiple situations, systems, or data types without being tailored to a specific use case
The developer created a generalized code that could handle different file formats.
O desenvolvedor criou um código generalizado que poderia lidar com diferentes formatos de arquivo.
2. In computer science, reusable code that uses abstraction and parameterization to solve a broad category of problems
Generalized code reduces redundancy and improves maintainability in large software projects.
O código generalizado reduz redundância e melhora a manutenibilidade em grandes projetos de software.
3. Code written with flexible parameters and logic to minimize dependencies on specific implementations or contexts
They refactored the application to use generalized code instead of hardcoded values.
Eles refatoraram a aplicação para usar código generalizado em vez de valores codificados.
This is a technical term widely used in software development communities across both Brazil and the United States. It represents a best practice in programming where developers aim to create flexible, maintainable code that can be applied to multiple scenarios, reflecting the modern software engineering emphasis on efficiency and code reusability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
generic codereusable codeabstract codemodular codeparameterized code
Antonyms / Antônimos
hardcodedspecialized codecontext-specific codead hoc code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
código generalizado
Standard term used in software development contexts
Portugal
código generalizado
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese, occasionally 'código genérico'
Technical English (International)
generic code or reusable code
Often interchangeable terms in English-speaking tech communities

Related Words

abstractionpolymorphismtemplateframeworklibraryfunctionalgorithmrefactoring

Related Idioms & Phrases

write once, use anywhere
DRY principle (Don't Repeat Yourself)
separation of concerns
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