placeholder parameters
[ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldər ˈpærəˌmɪtərz]
noun
parâmetros de espaço reservado
1. Variables or symbols used in programming and technical documentation that temporarily represent values to be filled in later
In the function template, placeholder parameters like {name} and {age} are replaced with actual user input.
No modelo de função, parâmetros de espaço reservado como {nome} e {idade} são substituídos pela entrada real do usuário.
2. Generic or dummy variables used in documentation, code examples, or formulas to indicate where specific values should be inserted
The API documentation uses placeholder parameters such as [API_KEY] and [USER_ID] to show the expected format.
A documentação da API usa parâmetros de espaço reservado como [CHAVE_API] e [ID_USUÁRIO] para mostrar o formato esperado.
3. Temporary arguments in function declarations that will be replaced with actual arguments during function calls
The function definition contains placeholder parameters that developers must substitute with real values.
A definição da função contém parâmetros de espaço reservado que os desenvolvedores devem substituir por valores reais.
This is a technical term predominantly used in software development, programming education, and API documentation across both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking communities. It reflects the globalized nature of programming culture where technical vocabulary is often borrowed or directly translated. In Brazil, developers frequently encounter this term in documentation, code reviews, and educational materials related to software development and web services.
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