task queue

[tæsk kju:]
nounpl: task queues
fila de tarefas
1. A data structure or system that manages a list of tasks to be processed in a specific order, typically first-in-first-out (FIFO)
The application uses a task queue to process user requests asynchronously.
A aplicação usa uma fila de tarefas para processar solicitações do usuário de forma assíncrona.
2. In software development, a system for managing pending work items or background jobs that need to be executed
We implemented a task queue to handle email notifications without blocking the main thread.
Implementamos uma fila de tarefas para lidar com notificações por email sem bloquear a thread principal.
3. A priority-ordered list of operations waiting to be processed by a system or worker
The server manages a large task queue during peak hours.
O servidor gerencia uma grande fila de tarefas durante horas de pico.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development and IT industries. The term is widely understood in Brazil's growing tech sector, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro tech hubs. In Portugal, it follows the same conventions as Brazilian Portuguese. The concept is fundamental to modern asynchronous programming practices and is increasingly important in discussions about scalability and performance optimization.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
job queuework queuemessage queueprocessing queue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fila de tarefas
Standard term used in technical and IT contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
fila de tarefas
Commonly used in tech companies and software development firms
Portugal
fila de tarefas
Same translation used in Portuguese IT industry, sometimes 'fila de trabalhos'

Related Words

queueschedulerworker processasynchronous processingbackground jobFIFO

Related Idioms & Phrases

backlog of tasks
clear the queue
queue up work
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