self-contained function
[/sɛlf kənˈteɪnd ˈfʌŋkʃən/]
nounpl: self-contained functions
função auto-contida
1. A programming function that operates independently, requiring minimal external dependencies and managing its own state without relying on global variables or external data sources
This self-contained function calculates the sum of two numbers without accessing any global variables.
Esta função auto-contida calcula a soma de dois números sem acessar variáveis globais.
2. A modular code unit that is complete and functional on its own, with clear inputs and outputs, making it reusable and testable
The developer wrote a self-contained function to validate email addresses that could be used across multiple projects.
O desenvolvedor escreveu uma função auto-contida para validar endereços de email que podia ser usada em vários projetos.
This is a technical term widely used in software development communities in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech hubs like São Paulo, developers may use either 'função auto-contida' or 'função independente' interchangeably. The concept emphasizes best practices in modern programming, particularly in agile and DevOps environments where code maintainability and testability are prioritized.
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