static typing

[/ˈstætɪk ˈtaɪpɪŋ/]
noun
tipagem estática
1. A programming language feature where variable types are explicitly declared and checked at compile time before the program runs
Java uses static typing, requiring you to declare the data type of each variable.
Java usa tipagem estática, exigindo que você declare o tipo de dado de cada variável.
2. A type system that detects type errors before code execution, preventing incompatible operations
Static typing helps catch bugs early in the development process.
A tipagem estática ajuda a detectar erros no início do processo de desenvolvimento.
Static typing is a fundamental concept in software engineering education and professional development in both Brazil and the USA. It's particularly emphasized in languages like Java, C++, and TypeScript. In Brazilian tech communities, the English term 'static typing' is often used interchangeably with the Portuguese 'tipagem estática' in technical discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
strong typingcompile-time type checkingexplicit typing
Antonyms / Antônimos
dynamic typingweak typingruntime typing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tipagem estática
Standard technical term used across Brazil
São Paulo
tipagem estática
Common in tech hubs and software development communities
Portugal
tipagem estática
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in European software development contexts
USA
static typing
Standard terminology in English-speaking software development

Related Words

type systemtype checkingtype declarationcompile timetype inferencestatically typed language

Related Idioms & Phrases

catch errors at compile time
type-safe programming
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