template directory

[ˈtɛmplət dəˈrɛktəri]
nounpl: template directories
diretório de modelos
1. A folder or directory in a computer system that contains template files used as starting points for creating new documents, projects, or configurations
The template directory stores all the standard document formats for the organization.
O diretório de modelos armazena todos os formatos de documentos padrão da organização.
2. In version control systems like Git, a special directory used by the system to store template files for initialization
Git uses a template directory to customize repository initialization with hooks and configuration files.
O Git usa um diretório de modelos para personalizar a inicialização do repositório com hooks e arquivos de configuração.
3. A directory in programming frameworks that contains boilerplate code and structure templates for rapid development
The Rails template directory helps developers quickly generate new application structures.
O diretório de modelos do Rails ajuda os desenvolvedores a gerar rapidamente novas estruturas de aplicação.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development and IT contexts. The concept is universal across English and Portuguese-speaking tech communities, with identical terminology used in both Brazil and Portugal. It gained prominence with the rise of version control systems (Git) and web frameworks, making it essential vocabulary for developers in both regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
template foldertemplate repositoryboilerplate directoryscaffold directory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diretório de modelos
Standard term used in software development contexts across Brazil
Portugal
diretório de modelos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term consistent across Portuguese-speaking regions
USA Tech Industry
template directory
Standard English term in software development, particularly in Git and framework documentation

Related Words

template fileboilerplate codescaffoldrepositoryinitializationframeworkconfiguration

Related Idioms & Phrases

initialize from template directory
populate the template directory
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