implicit dependency
[ɪˈmplɪsɪt dɪˈpendənsi]
nounpl: implicit dependencies
dependência implícita
1. A relationship between software components or modules where one component relies on another without this dependency being explicitly declared or documented in code.
The function has an implicit dependency on the global configuration object that isn't passed as a parameter.
A função possui uma dependência implícita no objeto de configuração global que não é passado como parâmetro.
2. In software engineering, an undeclared or hidden requirement that must be satisfied for a system to function correctly.
Implicit dependencies can cause bugs that are difficult to track and resolve.
Dependências implícitas podem causar bugs que são difíceis de rastrear e resolver.
This term is primarily used in software engineering and computer science contexts across both Brazil and the USA. It reflects modern programming best practices that emphasize explicit over implicit code relationships. In Brazilian tech communities, avoiding implicit dependencies is considered a hallmark of clean code and good software architecture practices.
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