small memory footprint
[smɔːl ˈmɛməri ˈfʊtprɪnt]
noun phrasepl: small memory footprints
pequena pegada de memória
1. A software or application that uses minimal RAM (Random Access Memory) and disk storage resources during operation
This lightweight application has a small memory footprint, making it ideal for older computers.
Este aplicativo leve tem uma pequena pegada de memória, tornando-o ideal para computadores antigos.
2. The minimal amount of system resources consumed by a program, allowing for efficient performance on devices with limited capacity
The operating system's small memory footprint allows it to run on embedded devices.
A pequena pegada de memória do sistema operacional permite que ele seja executado em dispositivos embarcados.
This is predominantly technical jargon used in software development and IT contexts in both Brazil and the USA. The term 'footprint' is often kept in English even in Portuguese-speaking tech communities, reflecting the international nature of software development. It became increasingly relevant with the rise of mobile computing and IoT (Internet of Things) devices, particularly in the 2010s.
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