shared reference semantics
[/ʃɛrd ˈrɛfərəns səˈmæntɪks/]
noun
semântica de referência compartilhada
1. A programming language feature where multiple variables or references can point to the same object in memory, and modifications through one reference affect all others pointing to that object
In languages with shared reference semantics, changing an object through one variable automatically affects all references to that object.
Em linguagens com semântica de referência compartilhada, modificar um objeto através de uma variável afeta automaticamente todas as referências para esse objeto.
2. The semantic behavior where references to data structures are shared and aliasing can occur, potentially causing side effects
Shared reference semantics can lead to unexpected behavior when multiple parts of code modify the same object.
A semântica de referência compartilhada pode levar a comportamentos inesperados quando múltiplas partes do código modificam o mesmo objeto.
This is a specialized computer science term primarily used in academic and professional programming contexts. It is relatively neutral across English-speaking regions and Brazilian Portuguese-speaking technical communities, though understanding this concept is crucial for advanced programming education and language design discussions.
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