program generation
[ˈproʊɡræm ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: program generations
geração de programas
1. The automatic creation of computer programs or code by a system, compiler, or tool rather than manual programming
Program generation tools can significantly reduce development time by automatically creating boilerplate code.
Ferramentas de geração de programas podem reduzir significativamente o tempo de desenvolvimento ao criar automaticamente código padrão.
2. In software development, the process of producing executable code from high-level specifications or templates
The framework uses program generation to create database access layers from schema definitions.
O framework utiliza geração de programas para criar camadas de acesso a banco de dados a partir de definições de esquema.
3. A technique in compiler design where intermediate code is transformed into final machine or target code
Code optimization happens during the program generation phase of compilation.
A otimização de código ocorre durante a fase de geração de programas da compilação.
Program generation is a key concept in modern software development practices, particularly in the United States and Brazil where automation and efficiency are highly valued. In Brazilian tech companies, especially in São Paulo's thriving startup scene, tools that automate code generation are seen as productivity multipliers. This term is technical and primarily used in professional software development, computer science education, and DevOps contexts in both countries.
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