reference type
[ˈrɛfərəns taɪp]
nounpl: reference types
tipo de referência
1. In programming, a data type that stores a reference (memory address) to an object rather than the actual data value itself
In Java, String is a reference type, meaning variables store references to String objects in memory.
Em Java, String é um tipo de referência, o que significa que as variáveis armazenam referências aos objetos String na memória.
2. A data structure where the variable holds a pointer or address to data located elsewhere in memory, allowing multiple variables to reference the same object
Arrays and classes are reference types in C# because they are stored on the heap.
Matrizes e classes são tipos de referência em C# porque são armazenadas no heap.
3. A type system classification used to distinguish between primitive types and complex object types in object-oriented programming
Understanding the difference between reference types and value types is crucial for memory management.
Compreender a diferença entre tipos de referência e tipos de valor é crucial para gerenciamento de memória.
This is specialized technical terminology used primarily in computer science and software development contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech communities, the English term 'reference type' is often used interchangeably with 'tipo de referência' in professional settings. Understanding this concept is fundamental to computer science education worldwide.
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