type-flexible collections

[taɪp ˈflɛksəbəl kəˈlɛkʃənz]
noun
coleções flexíveis em tipo
1. In programming, data structures that can store elements of different types without requiring explicit type declarations or conversions
Python lists are type-flexible collections that can hold integers, strings, and objects together.
As listas do Python são coleções flexíveis em tipo que podem armazenar inteiros, strings e objetos juntos.
2. Collections that adapt their internal structure based on the data types of elements being stored
Type-flexible collections reduce the need for type casting in dynamically typed languages.
Coleções flexíveis em tipo reduzem a necessidade de conversão de tipo em linguagens dinamicamente tipadas.
This is technical terminology primarily used in software development and computer science education. The term is relatively recent and is more commonly used in academic and professional programming contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. Portuguese-speaking developers often borrow or adapt English terminology in this field.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
heterogeneous collectionsdynamic collectionsloosely-typed collectionspolymorphic collections
Antonyms / Antônimos
type-strict collectionshomogeneous collectionsstrongly-typed collections

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
coleções flexíveis em tipo
Standard technical translation used in educational and professional contexts
Portugal
coleções flexíveis de tipo
Portuguese variant using 'de tipo' instead of 'em tipo'
Technical Communities
coleções polimórficas
Alternative term emphasizing polymorphic behavior

Related Words

data structurespolymorphismdynamic typingtype safetygenericsarrayslists

Related Idioms & Phrases

mix and match collections
one size fits all data structure
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