non-reassignable pointers

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nounpl: non-reassignable pointers
ponteiros não reatribuíveis
1. Pointers in programming that cannot have their memory address changed after initial assignment; once assigned to point to a specific memory location, they cannot be modified to point elsewhere
In C++, const pointers are non-reassignable pointers that maintain their target address throughout the program execution.
Em C++, ponteiros const são ponteiros não reatribuíveis que mantêm seu endereço alvo durante toda a execução do programa.
2. A programming construct that enforces immutability of pointer references, preventing accidental reassignment and improving code safety
Using non-reassignable pointers helps developers avoid bugs caused by unintended pointer modifications.
O uso de ponteiros não reatribuíveis ajuda os desenvolvedores a evitar bugs causados por modificações não intencionais de ponteiros.
This is specialized technical terminology used primarily in software engineering and computer science contexts. It is language-agnostic but fundamental to languages like C, C++, and Java. In Brazil, the term is widely understood in academic and professional programming environments, particularly in universities and tech companies. The concept emphasizes code safety and is part of modern programming best practices globally.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
const pointersimmutable pointersfixed pointersconstant pointers
Antonyms / Antônimos
reassignable pointersmutable pointersvariable pointers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponteiros não reatribuíveis
Standard terminology used in Brazilian software development and computer science education
São Paulo
ponteiros não reatribuíveis / ponteiros const
Both terms commonly used in tech hubs; const pointers often used interchangeably
Portugal
apontadores não reatribuíveis
European Portuguese uses 'apontadores' instead of 'ponteiros'; technical documentation may vary
USA/Canada
non-reassignable pointers / const pointers
Predominantly used in North American programming contexts and documentation

Related Words

pointer arithmeticmemory managementconst correctnessreference semanticstype safetypointer declaration

Related Idioms & Phrases

pointer to constant data
const correctness
immutable reference pattern
address binding
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