polymorphic input
[ˌpɒliˈmɔːrfɪk ˈɪnpʊt]
nounpl: polymorphic inputs
entrada polimórfica
1. In programming and computer science, input data or parameters that can accept multiple different data types or forms while maintaining the same interface or function name.
The function uses polymorphic input to accept either integers or floating-point numbers without requiring separate method overloads.
A função utiliza entrada polimórfica para aceitar tanto números inteiros quanto números de ponto flutuante sem necessidade de sobrecargas de método separadas.
2. A design pattern that allows a single input mechanism to handle diverse data structures or object types through inheritance or interface implementation.
Polymorphic input enables the API to receive different object types that implement the same interface.
A entrada polimórfica permite que a API receba diferentes tipos de objetos que implementam a mesma interface.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development, computer science education, and programming documentation in both Brazil and Portugal. It reflects the global nature of computer science terminology, where English terms are often adopted directly in technical contexts across Portuguese-speaking countries. The concept is fundamental to object-oriented programming and modern software design patterns.
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