optional dependency
[/ɒpˈʃənəl dɪˈpendənsi/]
nounpl: optional dependencies
dependência opcional
1. A software library or package that a program can use if available, but is not strictly required for the program to function
The web framework treats database drivers as optional dependencies; the application will run without them, but database functionality won't be available.
O framework de web trata drivers de banco de dados como dependências opcionais; a aplicação funcionará sem eles, mas a funcionalidade de banco de dados não estará disponível.
2. In package management systems, a declared dependency that is not essential for core functionality
In the Maven POM file, you can mark a dependency as optional to indicate it's needed only for specific features.
No arquivo POM do Maven, você pode marcar uma dependência como opcional para indicar que é necessária apenas para recursos específicos.
This is primarily technical terminology used in software development and DevOps communities. The term is consistent across both Brazilian and Portuguese tech industries, with the English term often used interchangeably in technical documentation and discussions among developers worldwide.
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