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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dependency managementsoftware package managementpackage administrationlibrary management

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gerenciamento de pacotes
Standard term used in software development contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
gestão de pacotes
Alternative term sometimes used in business contexts, particularly in logistics
Portugal
gestão de pacotes
Preferred term in Portuguese Portugal, more commonly used than 'gerenciamento'
Technical Communities
gerenciamento de pacotes
Universal term in Brazilian tech communities and open-source projects

Related Words

package managerdependency resolutionsoftware repositoryversion controldeploymentpackage registry

Related Idioms & Phrases

dependency hell
version conflict
package bloat
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