instance function
[ˈɪnstəns ˈfʌŋkʃən]
nounpl: instance functions
função de instância
1. A method or function in object-oriented programming that operates on a specific instance of a class and can access instance variables and other instance methods
The instance function calculates the area of a specific circle object.
A função de instância calcula a área de um objeto círculo específico.
2. A member function bound to an object instance that can modify or read the state of that particular object
When you call an instance function, the object it belongs to is automatically passed as the first parameter.
Quando você chama uma função de instância, o objeto ao qual ela pertence é automaticamente passado como primeiro parâmetro.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development and computer science education. It has consistent usage across both Brazilian Portuguese and Portuguese-speaking regions, as well as internationally in programming communities. The term became standard with the widespread adoption of object-oriented programming languages like C++, Java, and Python.
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