modification lock
[/ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən lɑːk/]
nounpl: modification locks
bloqueio de modificação
1. A security mechanism that prevents unauthorized changes to a file, document, system configuration, or software code
The administrator enabled a modification lock on the critical server files to prevent accidental deletions.
O administrador ativou um bloqueio de modificação nos arquivos críticos do servidor para evitar exclusões acidentais.
2. In software development, a constraint that restricts editing or alteration of protected resources during specific conditions or by certain users
A modification lock was applied to the production database to ensure data integrity during the audit period.
Um bloqueio de modificação foi aplicado ao banco de dados de produção para garantir a integridade dos dados durante o período de auditoria.
3. A feature in version control systems that prevents simultaneous edits to the same file by multiple users
Git uses a modification lock mechanism to avoid merge conflicts when developers work on the same document.
Git usa um mecanismo de bloqueio de modificação para evitar conflitos de mesclagem quando desenvolvedores trabalham no mesmo documento.
This term is primarily used in technical and IT environments in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate settings, it's common to hear the anglicism 'lock' used alongside the Portuguese 'bloqueio,' particularly among software developers and system administrators. In Portugal, the term is more formally translated, though technical professionals also adopt the English version in international contexts.
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