invalidation function
[ɪnˌvælɪˈdeɪʃən ˈfʌŋkʃən]
nounpl: invalidation functions
função de invalidação
1. A computational or programmatic mechanism that marks data, cache entries, or tokens as no longer valid or usable
The invalidation function clears the cache when new data is received from the server.
A função de invalidação limpa o cache quando novos dados são recebidos do servidor.
2. In software development, a routine that revokes or nullifies the validity of previously authenticated sessions or credentials
The security team implemented an invalidation function to log out all users after a password breach.
A equipe de segurança implementou uma função de invalidação para desconectar todos os usuários após uma violação de senha.
3. A process that removes or deactivates cached data to ensure system consistency and prevent serving stale information
Cache invalidation function must be called after every database update.
A função de invalidação de cache deve ser chamada após cada atualização do banco de dados.
This term is primarily used in software engineering and computer science contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It's a technical jargon that emerged with the rise of web development and microservices architecture. Brazilian tech professionals commonly use the English term alongside the Portuguese translation 'função de invalidação' in documentation and code comments.
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