software library
[/ˈsɔːftwɛər ˈlaɪbreri/]
nounfemininepl: software libraries / bibliotecas de software
biblioteca de software
1. A collection of pre-written code, functions, and procedures that can be reused in programs to perform common tasks
The developer used a graphics software library to speed up the image rendering process.
O desenvolvedor usou uma biblioteca de software gráfico para acelerar o processo de renderização de imagens.
2. A set of compiled routines and data structures organized for easy access and integration into applications
This software library provides essential APIs for database connectivity.
Esta biblioteca de software fornece APIs essenciais para conectividade de banco de dados.
3. A repository or collection of reusable software components available for developers
The open-source software library contains hundreds of useful functions.
A biblioteca de software de código aberto contém centenas de funções úteis.
In both Brazilian and American tech cultures, software libraries are fundamental to modern development practices. In Brazil, developers increasingly use English terminology like 'library' alongside Portuguese 'biblioteca de software'. The open-source movement has made software libraries globally accessible, with major libraries like NumPy, React, and Bootstrap used universally. Brazilian developers actively contribute to and consume international software libraries through platforms like GitHub.
Related Idioms & Phrases
reinventing the wheel (avoiding the use of existing software libraries)
standing on the shoulders of giants (building upon existing software libraries)
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