orphaned objects
[ˈɔrfənd ˈɑbdʒɛkts]
nounpl: orphaned objects
objetos órfãos
1. In computing, data or files that remain in a system after their parent process, file system, or reference has been deleted or removed, making them inaccessible or unusable
The database contained several orphaned objects that were taking up storage space without serving any purpose.
O banco de dados continha vários objetos órfãos que consumiam espaço de armazenamento sem servir para nada.
2. In object-oriented programming, objects that no longer have valid references from other objects, potentially causing memory leaks
The developer discovered orphaned objects in memory after the parent class was removed.
O desenvolvedor descobriu objetos órfãos na memória após a classe pai ser removida.
3. In database management, records that reference a non-existent parent record, violating referential integrity constraints
We needed to clean up orphaned objects in the customer database where the parent company no longer existed.
Precisávamos limpar objetos órfãos no banco de dados de clientes onde a empresa-mãe já não existia.
This is technical jargon primarily used in software development, database administration, and IT professionals' vocabulary. The term is used identically in both English and Portuguese-speaking technology sectors, reflecting the globalized nature of the tech industry. In Brazil, it appears frequently in technical documentation, training materials, and professional discussions within tech companies.
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