polymorphic parameter
[pɒlɪˈmɔːrfɪk pəˈræmɪtər]
nounpl: polymorphic parameters
parâmetro polimórfico
1. In programming and computer science, a parameter that can accept arguments of multiple types, allowing functions or methods to work with different data types while maintaining type safety through generic programming or duck typing.
The function uses a polymorphic parameter to accept both integers and strings as input.
A função usa um parâmetro polimórfico para aceitar tanto inteiros quanto strings como entrada.
2. A formal parameter in a generic function or method that can be instantiated with different concrete types at runtime or compile time.
Java's generic types rely on polymorphic parameters to create reusable code across different object types.
Os tipos genéricos de Java dependem de parâmetros polimórficos para criar código reutilizável em diferentes tipos de objetos.
3. In type theory, a parameter whose type is not fixed but can be bound to different type variables, enabling abstraction over type differences.
Languages like Haskell use polymorphic parameters extensively for creating highly generic and flexible functions.
Linguagens como Haskell usam parâmetros polimórficos extensivamente para criar funções altamente genéricas e flexíveis.
This is a specialized technical term commonly used in software development and computer science education. It is particularly important in modern programming languages like Java, C++, Python, and Haskell. The concept emphasizes code reusability and type safety, which are core principles in contemporary software engineering practices in both Brazil and the USA.
Related Idioms & Phrases
polymorphic parameter in action
leveraging polymorphic parameters for abstraction
exploiting polymorphic parameters for code reuse
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