patch script

[/pætʃ skrɪpt/]
nounpl: patch scripts
script de correção
1. A script or program file used to automatically apply patches, fixes, or updates to software, systems, or applications
The administrator ran the patch script to update all servers with the latest security fixes.
O administrador executou o script de correção para atualizar todos os servidores com as correções de segurança mais recentes.
2. In software development, a script that applies a patch file (typically in .patch or .diff format) to source code
The developer created a patch script to automatically apply the bug fixes across multiple branches.
O desenvolvedor criou um script de correção para aplicar automaticamente as correções de bugs em múltiplos branches.
3. A batch or shell script designed to streamline the patching process in system administration
We use a patch script to schedule automatic updates every Tuesday morning.
Usamos um script de correção para agendar atualizações automáticas todas as terças-feiras de manhã.
This is technical jargon commonly used in IT departments and software development environments in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian companies, the English term 'patch script' is often used interchangeably with the Portuguese 'script de correção', reflecting the international nature of software development. The term is particularly prevalent in DevOps and system administration contexts where automation is critical.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
update scriptdeployment scriptautomated patchpatch fileshell script

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
script de correção
Most common term used in Brazilian IT industry
General Brazilian
script de patch
Anglicized version commonly used in tech companies
Portugal
script de correção
Standard usage in Portugal
Portugal
script de atualização
Alternative term used in Portuguese IT environments

Related Words

patch managementsoftware updatebug fixautomation scriptdeployment automationsystem administration

Related Idioms & Phrases

run a patch script
execute a patch script
deploy a patch script
automate patching with scripts
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