software build

[/ˈsɔːftwɛər bɪld/]
nounpl: software builds
compilação de software / construção de software / build
1. The process of converting source code into executable software or the resulting compiled version of a software product at a specific point in time
The development team released a new software build for testing purposes.
O time de desenvolvimento lançou uma nova compilação de software para testes.
2. A specific version or iteration of compiled software identified by a build number
This software build includes all the bug fixes from the previous version.
Esta compilação de software inclui todas as correções de bugs da versão anterior.
3. The automated process of compiling code, running tests, and packaging software for deployment
The CI/CD pipeline automatically creates a new software build whenever code is committed.
O pipeline de CI/CD cria automaticamente uma nova compilação de software sempre que o código é enviado.
In Brazil, 'software build' is predominantly used in IT and software development industries, with the English term 'build' being widely adopted even in Portuguese contexts. The term reflects the technical nature of the software development process and is standard vocabulary in Brazilian tech companies and development teams. In Portugal, formal translation is preferred but English loanword is increasingly common among developers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
compilationreleaseversionbuild versionexecutable
Antonyms / Antônimos
source codeuncompiled code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compilação de software / build
Most common in technical contexts; 'build' is widely used in Portuguese as a direct loanword
Rio de Janeiro
compilação / build
Standard technical terminology, no regional variation
São Paulo
build / compilação
Technology hub; 'build' is preferred in IT industry
Portugal
construção de software / build
Portuguese prefers 'construção' more formally, but 'build' is used in technical circles

Related Words

compilerdeploymentCI/CDbuild processrelease candidatepatch

Related Idioms & Phrases

nightly build - compilação noturna (automatic builds run overnight)
broken build - compilação quebrada (build that fails to compile or pass tests)
build number - número da compilação (identifying version of a build)
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