hook method

[/hʊk ˈmɛθəd/]
nounpl: hook methods
método gancho
1. In software development, a programming technique that allows code to be inserted or executed at specific points in a system without modifying the original code
The developer used a hook method to add logging functionality to the application.
O desenvolvedor usou um método gancho para adicionar funcionalidade de registro ao aplicativo.
2. In React and other frameworks, a function that lets you use state and other features without writing a class component
useState is a popular hook method in React for managing component state.
useState é um método gancho popular no React para gerenciar o estado do componente.
3. In general programming, a reference point in code where additional operations can be performed
The framework provides hook methods at various lifecycle stages.
O framework fornece métodos gancho em vários estágios do ciclo de vida.
This is predominantly technical jargon used in software development communities. In Brazil, English terms like 'hook method' are commonly used even in Portuguese-speaking tech environments, though formal translations exist. The term gained popularity with React's introduction of React Hooks in 2019, making it a modern addition to programming vocabulary in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking developer communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hookcallbackinterceptorlifecycle method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método gancho
Standard term used in tech communities and documentation
Portugal
método gancho
Same translation used in Portuguese tech terminology
International Tech
hook method
Often used untranslated in technical contexts across both countries

Related Words

hookmethodcallback functionlifecyclemiddlewaredecorator

Related Idioms & Phrases

to hook into something - conectar-se a algo
hook, line, and sinker - completamente, totalmente
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