immutable interface
[ɪˈmjuːtəbəl ˈɪntərfeɪs]
nounpl: immutable interfaces
interface imutável
1. In software development, an interface or API contract that cannot be changed or modified after its initial release, ensuring backward compatibility and stability
The library maintains an immutable interface to guarantee that existing client code will not break in future versions.
A biblioteca mantém uma interface imutável para garantir que o código cliente existente não quebrar em versões futuras.
2. A programming construct that defines methods and properties that must remain constant and unchangeable throughout the application lifecycle
We designed the core API as an immutable interface to provide long-term stability for our users.
Projetamos a API principal como uma interface imutável para fornecer estabilidade a longo prazo aos nossos usuários.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development communities in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the importance of API stability in modern software architecture and is commonly discussed in tech conferences, documentation, and development guidelines. The concept gained prominence with the rise of microservices and API-first development paradigms.
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