optional properties
[/ɒpʃənəl ˈprɒpərtiz/]
noun
propriedades opcionais
1. In programming and data structures, attributes or characteristics of an object that may or may not be present, as opposed to required or mandatory properties
In this API, the user object has required properties like 'name' and 'email', but optional properties like 'phone_number' and 'address'.
Nesta API, o objeto de usuário possui propriedades obrigatórias como 'nome' e 'email', mas propriedades opcionais como 'telefone' e 'endereço'.
2. Characteristics or features that a user or system can choose to include or exclude based on needs
The software subscription includes several optional properties that users can enable for an additional fee.
A assinatura de software inclui várias propriedades opcionais que os usuários podem ativar por uma taxa adicional.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development and programming contexts. The term is standardized across English and Portuguese-speaking tech communities, particularly in Brazil's growing tech sector in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. It's essential terminology for developers, architects, and anyone working with APIs, databases, or object-oriented programming.
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