helper classes

[HEL-per KLA-sez]
nounpl: helper classes
classes auxiliares
1. In software development, utility classes that provide supporting functionality to main classes, typically containing static methods or reusable logic to assist with common tasks
The Logger helper class provides methods for logging messages throughout the application.
A classe auxiliar Logger fornece métodos para registrar mensagens em toda a aplicação.
2. Classes designed to reduce code duplication by encapsulating commonly used operations
We created helper classes to handle date formatting and validation across multiple modules.
Criamos classes auxiliares para lidar com formatação e validação de datas em vários módulos.
This is specialized technical terminology used predominantly in software development contexts in both Brazil and the USA. The term is part of international programming vocabulary and is typically used without translation in code documentation, though Brazilian Portuguese developers often use 'classes auxiliares' in formal documentation and technical writing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
utility classessupport classesauxiliary classes
Antonyms / Antônimos
main classesprimary classes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
classes auxiliares
most common term in Brazilian Portuguese technical documentation
São Paulo
classes de suporte
alternative term sometimes used in tech hubs
Portugal
classes auxiliares
same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard in European Portuguese

Related Words

utility functionsstatic methodscode reusabilityobject-oriented programmingdesign patterns

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping code DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) with helper classes
separating concerns using helper classes
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