monolithic objects
[/məˈnɒlɪθɪk ˈɒbdʒɪkts/]
nounpl: monolithic objects
objetos monolíticos
1. Large, uniform, or unified structures or items made from a single block of stone or material, or figuratively, things that function as one undivided whole without internal variation or complexity
The ancient monolithic objects discovered at the archaeological site suggested advanced engineering capabilities.
Os objetos monolíticos antigos descobertos no sítio arqueológico sugeriram capacidades avançadas de engenharia.
2. In computing and software architecture, large undivided systems or applications that are difficult to modify or update due to their rigid, integrated structure
The company decided to break down their monolithic objects into microservices for better scalability.
A empresa decidiu dividir seus objetos monolíticos em microsserviços para melhor escalabilidade.
3. Large stone monuments or artifacts carved from a single piece of rock
Easter Island's famous monolithic objects continue to fascinate researchers worldwide.
Os famosos objetos monolíticos da Ilha de Páscoa continuam a fascinar pesquisadores em todo o mundo.
The term 'monolithic objects' is primarily used in technical, archaeological, and architectural contexts. In Brazil, it's particularly prevalent in the tech industry when discussing software architecture and the shift from monolithic to microservices-based systems. Archaeologically, Brazil has its own indigenous monolithic structures and artworks that use this terminology. In the USA, the term gained prominence in software engineering discourse.
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