software compilation

[/ˈsɔːftwɛər ˌkɑːmpɪˈleɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: software compilations / compilações de software
compilação de software
1. The process of translating source code written in a programming language into machine code or an intermediate code that can be executed by a computer
The software compilation process converts the C++ code into executable binaries.
O processo de compilação de software converte o código C++ em binários executáveis.
2. A collection or bundle of software programs or modules assembled together
This software compilation includes several utilities for system maintenance.
Esta compilação de software inclui vários utilitários para manutenção do sistema.
3. The resulting executable file or program produced after compiling source code
After compilation, the software compilation was ready for distribution.
Após a compilação, a compilação de software estava pronta para distribuição.
This is a technical term widely used in both Brazilian and American tech industries. In Brazil, the term 'compilação' is universally understood among software developers and IT professionals. The process is fundamental to software development in both cultures, and discussions about compilation times and errors are common in development teams worldwide.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
code compilationcompilation processbuild processexecutable generation
Antonyms / Antônimos
decompilationsource codeinterpretation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compilação de software
Standard term used in technical and academic contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
compilação de software
Commonly used in tech industry; sometimes shortened to 'compilação'
Rio de Janeiro
compilação de software
Used in tech communities; no regional variation
Portugal
compilação de software
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; term is universal in European Portuguese

Related Words

compilersource codeexecutabledebugginglinkerobject code

Related Idioms & Phrases

successful software compilation
clean compilation
compilation error
compilation time
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