thread-safe methods

[/θrɛd seɪf ˈmɛθədz/]
nounpl: thread-safe methods
métodos thread-safe ou métodos seguros para threads
1. Methods or functions in programming that can be safely called from multiple threads simultaneously without causing data corruption or unpredictable behavior
The Vector class in Java provides thread-safe methods for concurrent access.
A classe Vector em Java fornece métodos thread-safe para acesso concorrente.
2. Programming functions designed to handle multiple concurrent executions without requiring external synchronization mechanisms
Using thread-safe methods eliminates the need for manual locking in multi-threaded applications.
Usar métodos thread-safe elimina a necessidade de travamento manual em aplicações multi-thread.
This is highly specialized technical terminology used in software development communities in both Brazil and the USA. Brazilian developers often use the English term 'thread-safe' directly due to the international nature of programming documentation and communities. In Portugal, there is a stronger tendency to use the Portuguese translation. The term is essential in multi-threaded programming discussions and is universally understood among software engineers regardless of region.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
concurrent-safe methodssynchronized methodsreentrant methodsatomic operations
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-thread-safe methodsunsafe methodsrace-condition-prone methods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos thread-safe
Standard terminology used in Brazilian tech industry and academia
Rio de Janeiro
métodos seguros para threads
More descriptive translation sometimes preferred
São Paulo
métodos thread-safe
Technical term widely used in the main tech hub
Portugal
métodos seguros para threads
Portuguese prefers more literal translation over English term

Related Words

concurrencysynchronizationmutexlockthreadrace conditiondeadlockatomic operation

Related Idioms & Phrases

race condition-free
safe for concurrent access
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