string validation

[strɪŋ væləˈdeɪʃən]
nounpl: string validations
validação de string
1. The process of checking whether a text input (string) meets specific criteria, such as format, length, content, or pattern requirements, before it is processed or stored
String validation is essential to ensure that user passwords meet the minimum security requirements.
A validação de string é essencial para garantir que as senhas do usuário atendam aos requisitos mínimos de segurança.
2. A programming technique used to verify that input data conforms to expected rules and constraints to prevent errors, security vulnerabilities, or data corruption
The developer implemented string validation to prevent SQL injection attacks.
O desenvolvedor implementou validação de string para prevenir ataques de injeção SQL.
3. The automated checking of character sequences to ensure they contain only allowed characters and follow required patterns (e.g., email addresses, phone numbers, URLs)
Email address string validation ensures the input follows the standard email format.
A validação de string de endereço de e-mail garante que a entrada siga o formato de e-mail padrão.
This is a technical term widely used in software development, computer science education, and IT security discussions in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, 'string' is commonly used alongside Portuguese terms in tech contexts, reflecting the globalized nature of programming. The concept is particularly emphasized in Brazilian fintech and e-commerce sectors due to security and regulatory compliance requirements.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
input validationdata validationtext validationformat checkingpattern matching
Antonyms / Antônimos
input acceptanceunvalidated input

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
validação de string
Standard term used in Brazilian tech industry and educational contexts
São Paulo
validação de string
Commonly used in tech hubs and startups; sometimes shortened to 'validação'
Rio de Janeiro
validação de string
Standard usage in local tech community and universities
Portugal
validação de cadeia de caracteres
More formal European Portuguese term; 'string' is also used in Portugal's tech sector

Related Words

regexregular expressioninput sanitizationdata integrityerror handlingsecurity vulnerability

Related Idioms & Phrases

garbage in, garbage out
bulletproof validation
fail fast
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