parameterized interface

[ˌpærəˈmɛtəraɪzd ˈɪntərfeɪs]
nounpl: parameterized interfaces
interface parametrizada
1. A software interface that uses type parameters or variables to define its contract in a generic way, allowing it to work with multiple data types while maintaining type safety
The parameterized interface allows developers to create reusable code components that work with any data type.
A interface parametrizada permite que desenvolvedores criem componentes de código reutilizáveis que funcionam com qualquer tipo de dado.
2. In programming, an interface definition that includes placeholders for types or methods that can be specified later by implementing classes
Java's parameterized interface with generics enables type-safe collections without casting.
A interface parametrizada de Java com genéricos permite coleções type-safe sem conversão de tipos.
This is a technical term used consistently across English and Portuguese-speaking software development communities. It is particularly prevalent in discussions of Java, C#, and other object-oriented programming languages that support generics. The concept emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a solution to create more flexible and type-safe code.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
generic interfaceparameterized type interfacegeneric contract
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-parameterized interfaceconcrete interfaceraw interface

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interface parametrizada
Standard term used in software development communities
Portugal
interface parametrizada
Same terminology as Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts
USA Tech Industry
parameterized interface
Widely used in documentation and academic materials

Related Words

genericstype parametergeneric programmingpolymorphismtype safetyinterface implementationcontract

Related Idioms & Phrases

generic type parameter
type-safe interface design
template-based interface
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