single-threaded execution
[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈθrɛdɪd ɪɡˈzɛkjəʃən]
nounpl: single-threaded executions
execução single-threaded / execução de thread única
1. A computational model where a program executes one instruction or task at a time in a sequential manner, with no parallel processing of multiple threads
JavaScript in browsers uses single-threaded execution, which means only one operation can be processed at a time.
JavaScript em navegadores usa execução single-threaded, o que significa que apenas uma operação pode ser processada por vez.
2. A programming environment where concurrent operations cannot run simultaneously but must wait for previous operations to complete
Single-threaded execution can simplify debugging but may reduce performance in CPU-intensive applications.
A execução single-threaded pode simplificar a depuração, mas pode reduzir o desempenho em aplicações intensivas em CPU.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development and computer science communities globally. In Brazil, developers often use the English term 'single-threaded execution' interchangeably with 'execução de thread única' in technical discussions and documentation. The term gained prominence with JavaScript's popularity and is essential vocabulary for web developers and software engineers.
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