native code
[ˈneɪtɪv koʊd]
nounpl: native codes
código nativo
1. Machine code that is compiled for a specific processor architecture or operating system, executed directly by the CPU without interpretation or translation
The Java program was compiled to native code for faster execution on x86 processors.
O programa Java foi compilado para código nativo para execução mais rápida em processadores x86.
2. Programming code written in a language designed for a particular platform or system, as opposed to bytecode or intermediate representations
C++ produces native code that runs efficiently on the target operating system.
C++ produz código nativo que funciona eficientemente no sistema operacional de destino.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development and computer science contexts. It's equally understood in both Brazil and Portugal within technical communities. The term gained prominence with the rise of platforms like Java and .NET that use intermediate representations, making the distinction between native and interpreted code more relevant in modern programming.
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