standalone function
[/ˈstændəloʊn ˈfʌŋkʃən/]
nounpl: standalone functions
função autônoma
1. A function in programming that is defined independently and not bound to any class, object, or module; operates without depending on external state or object context
In C, all functions are standalone functions because the language does not support object-oriented programming.
Em C, todas as funções são funções autônomas porque a linguagem não suporta programação orientada a objetos.
2. A reusable block of code that can be called from anywhere in a program and performs a specific task
This standalone function calculates the sum of two numbers without requiring any object instantiation.
Esta função autônoma calcula a soma de dois números sem exigir qualquer instanciação de objeto.
3. A function that has no dependencies on global state and is self-contained
Writing standalone functions makes code more testable and maintainable.
Escrever funções autônomas torna o código mais testável e fácil de manter.
This is specialized technical terminology used in software development communities in both Brazil and the USA. The English term 'standalone function' is widely used in international programming contexts, though Brazilian Portuguese developers may also use 'função independente' or 'função global' as alternatives. Understanding this concept is fundamental to learning procedural and functional programming paradigms.
Related Idioms & Phrases
write standalone functions
refactor into standalone functions
convert to a standalone function
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