parameter validation

[ˈpærəmɪtər ˌvæləˈdeɪʃən]
nounpl: parameter validations
validação de parâmetros
1. The process of checking that input parameters meet specified requirements, constraints, or expected formats before they are used in a program or function
Parameter validation ensures that the user-provided data is correct before processing.
A validação de parâmetros garante que os dados fornecidos pelo usuário estejam corretos antes do processamento.
2. A quality assurance technique to verify that function arguments conform to their intended data types, ranges, and formats
Implementing parameter validation at the function entry point prevents downstream errors.
Implementar validação de parâmetros no ponto de entrada da função evita erros posteriores.
3. The verification mechanism used in software development to reject invalid inputs and ensure data integrity
Strict parameter validation is a best practice in secure coding.
A validação rigorosa de parâmetros é uma prática recomendada em programação segura.
This is a technical term widely used in software development globally, with consistent usage across Brazil, Portugal, and English-speaking countries. In Brazilian tech communities and companies, the English term 'parameter validation' is often used interchangeably with its Portuguese equivalent in technical discussions and documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
input validationargument validationdata validationinput verificationargument checking
Antonyms / Antônimos
parameter acceptanceunchecked input

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
validação de parâmetros
Standard term used in software development and programming contexts throughout Brazil
Portugal
validação de parâmetros
Same translation used in Portuguese technical and programming documentation
Technical Documentation
verificação de parâmetros
Alternative term sometimes used in Brazilian technical writing, though less common

Related Words

data type checkingboundary testingerror handlinginput sanitizationconstraintsverificationexception handlingtype safety

Related Idioms & Phrases

garbage in, garbage out (GIGO)
fail fast
defensive programming
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