lean memory management

[/liːn ˈmɛməri ˈmænɪdʒmənt/]
noun
gerenciamento enxuto de memória
1. A computing practice focused on optimizing memory usage by minimizing waste, reducing overhead, and allocating resources efficiently in software applications
The development team implemented lean memory management techniques to reduce the application's footprint on mobile devices.
O time de desenvolvimento implementou técnicas de gerenciamento enxuto de memória para reduzir o espaço da aplicação em dispositivos móveis.
2. A methodology in software engineering that applies lean principles to memory allocation, preventing unnecessary data structures and optimizing garbage collection
Lean memory management is critical for embedded systems with limited RAM capacity.
O gerenciamento enxuto de memória é crítico para sistemas embarcados com capacidade limitada de RAM.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development communities in both Brazil and the USA. The term reflects modern computing concerns about efficiency and sustainability, particularly relevant in mobile and IoT development where memory constraints are significant.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
memory optimizationefficient memory allocationresource-conscious programmingmemory footprint reduction
Antonyms / Antônimos
memory wastageinefficient memory managementbloated memory usagereckless resource allocation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gerenciamento enxuto de memória
Standard technical terminology used in Brazilian tech industry
São Paulo
gestão enxuta de memória
Alternative formal term used in corporate IT environments
Portugal
gestão eficiente da memória
Portuguese variant emphasizing efficiency rather than 'lean' concept

Related Words

garbage collectionheap managementmemory leakresource optimizationperformance tuningsystem efficiency

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping memory usage on a tight leash
running a clean memory operation
squeezing every byte
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