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shallow method

[ˈʃæloʊ ˈmɛθəd]
nounpl: shallow methods
método superficial
1. A copying technique in object-oriented programming where only the references to objects are copied, not the objects themselves
A shallow method creates a new object but copies only the pointers to the nested objects.
Um método superficial cria um novo objeto, mas copia apenas os ponteiros para os objetos aninhados.
2. An approach or technique that addresses only the surface level of a problem without deep analysis
The company's shallow method to customer service only masks underlying issues.
A abordagem superficial da empresa ao atendimento ao cliente apenas mascara problemas subjacentes.
Synonyms
surface-level approachsuperficial techniqueshallow copycursory method
Antonyms
deep methoddeep copythorough approachin-depth method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método superficial
Standard usage in technical and general contexts
Portugal
método superficial
Standard usage; may also use 'cópia superficial' in programming contexts
Technical/Computing
cópia superficial
More specific term used in programming contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

scratch the surface
skim the cream off the top
bite off more than one can chew (opposite context)
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