package management
[ˈpækɪdʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt]
noun
gerenciamento de pacotes
1. The process of handling, organizing, and maintaining software packages, including installation, updating, removal, and dependency resolution in a computer system or software project
Package management tools like npm and pip have simplified the distribution of software libraries.
Ferramentas de gerenciamento de pacotes como npm e pip simplificaram a distribuição de bibliotecas de software.
2. A system or tool that automates the process of installing, upgrading, configuring, and removing software packages on a computer
Linux distributions rely heavily on package management systems such as APT and YUM.
As distribuições Linux dependem muito de sistemas de gerenciamento de pacotes como APT e YUM.
3. The logistics and operational aspect of organizing, tracking, and delivering packaged goods or products
Effective package management is crucial for e-commerce businesses to ensure timely deliveries.
O gerenciamento eficaz de pacotes é crucial para empresas de comércio eletrônico garantirem entregas pontuais.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development communities worldwide. In Brazil, it became prominent with the rise of Node.js/npm and Python ecosystems. The term reflects the globalized nature of software development where English technical terminology is widely adopted even in Portuguese-speaking countries. In enterprise logistics contexts, 'gestão de pacotes' is more commonly used in both Brazil and Portugal.
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