indivisible operation
[ɪn.dɪ.ˈvɪ.zə.bəl ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən]
nounfemininepl: indivisible operations / operações indivisíveis
operação indivisível
1. A computational or transactional operation that cannot be interrupted or divided into smaller parts; either completes entirely or fails completely (atomicity principle)
The database transaction is treated as an indivisible operation to maintain data integrity.
A transação do banco de dados é tratada como uma operação indivisível para manter a integridade dos dados.
2. In computer science, an atomic operation that executes without interruption in a multi-threaded or multi-process environment
Writing to a file descriptor should be an indivisible operation to prevent data corruption.
A escrita em um descritor de arquivo deve ser uma operação indivisível para evitar corrupção de dados.
3. A process or action that logically cannot be separated into component parts without losing its essential function
Heart transplantation is an indivisible operation that must be completed without interruption.
O transplante de coração é uma operação indivisível que deve ser concluída sem interrupção.
This is primarily technical terminology used in computer science, software engineering, and business domains. In Brazil, the term is especially prevalent in tech hubs like São Paulo and among professionals dealing with databases, distributed systems, and financial transactions. The concept gained importance with the rise of concurrent programming and cloud computing. Understanding indivisible operations is crucial for ensuring data consistency in modern applications.
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