runtime inefficiency
[ˈrʌn.taɪm ˌɪ.nɪ.ˈfɪʃ.ən.si]
nounpl: runtime inefficiencies
ineficiência em tempo de execução
1. A performance problem or suboptimal behavior that occurs while a computer program is running, resulting in slower execution, excessive memory usage, or wasteful resource consumption
The developer identified a runtime inefficiency in the loop that was causing the application to slow down significantly.
O desenvolvedor identificou uma ineficiência em tempo de execução no laço que estava causando a aplicação ficar muito lenta.
2. A computational bottleneck or delay that manifests during program execution rather than during compilation or design phases
Runtime inefficiency can often be detected using profiling tools that monitor CPU and memory usage.
A ineficiência em tempo de execução pode frequentemente ser detectada usando ferramentas de perfilagem que monitoram o uso de CPU e memória.
This is a technical term commonly used in software development communities worldwide. In Brazil, as well as in Portugal and the USA, IT professionals use this terminology when discussing code optimization, debugging, and system performance improvement. The term is particularly relevant in DevOps, software engineering, and computer science contexts where performance metrics are critical for system reliability and user experience.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to optimize for runtime efficiency
to eliminate runtime inefficiencies
runtime inefficiency bottleneck
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