transpilation

[/ˌtrænspɪˈleɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: transpilações
transcompilação
1. The process of converting source code written in one programming language into source code in another programming language, typically from a higher-level language to a lower-level language or between similar-level languages
The transpilation of TypeScript to JavaScript is a common practice in modern web development.
A transcompilação de TypeScript para JavaScript é uma prática comum no desenvolvimento web moderno.
2. Specifically, the compilation of code from one version of a language to another version of the same or similar language
Babel performs transpilation to convert ES6 code into ES5 for browser compatibility.
Babel realiza transcompilação para converter código ES6 em ES5 para compatibilidade com navegadores.
Transpilation is a technical term primarily used in software development and programming communities. It became increasingly relevant with the rise of modern JavaScript frameworks and TypeScript adoption in the 2010s. Both Brazilian and Portuguese tech professionals use 'transcompilação' or sometimes the English term 'transpilation' interchangeably in technical contexts, reflecting the international nature of software development.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
source-to-source compilationtranscompilationcode transformation
Antonyms / Antônimos
interpretationcompilation to machine code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
transcompilação
Most commonly used term in Brazilian tech communities
São Paulo
transcompilação
Standard usage in tech industry hubs
Portugal
transcompilação
Same terminology used, though transpilação is also understood
Technical English (International)
transpilation
Preferred term in English-language programming documentation

Related Words

transpilercompilersource codeJavaScriptTypeScriptBabelcode generation

Related Idioms & Phrases

to transpile code
transpilation pipeline
transpilation layer
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