prototype objects

[/ˈproʊtətaɪp ˈɑːbdʒɛkts/]
nounpl: prototype objects
objetos protótipos
1. In programming, objects that serve as templates or blueprints from which other objects are created through a copying mechanism rather than class instantiation
JavaScript uses prototype objects to enable inheritance without explicit class definitions.
JavaScript utiliza objetos protótipos para permitir herança sem definições de classe explícitas.
2. The original or initial versions of objects designed to demonstrate functionality, form, or design concepts before mass production
The engineers tested several prototype objects before finalizing the product design.
Os engenheiros testaram vários objetos protótipos antes de finalizar o design do produto.
3. Objects that exemplify the essential features or characteristics of a category or type
These prototype objects represent the basic characteristics of modern furniture design.
Estes objetos protótipos representam as características básicas do design de móveis moderno.
The term is primarily used in technical and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech communities, especially in São Paulo's startup ecosystem, 'protótipos' is frequently discussed in product development cycles. The concept is fundamental to JavaScript development, which is widely taught and used across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
template objectsspecimen objectsmodel objectsexemplar objects
Antonyms / Antônimos
final productsproduction objectsmass-produced items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos protótipos
Standard technical term used in software development and product design contexts
São Paulo
objetos protótipos
Commonly used in tech hubs and innovation centers
Rio de Janeiro
objetos protótipos
Used in design and technology industries
Portugal
objetos protótipos
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts

Related Words

prototypal inheritanceobject cloningdesign patterninstantiationobject-oriented programming

Related Idioms & Phrases

prototype-based programming
prototype chain
copy-on-write prototype
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