uncompiled software

[/ˌʌnkəmˈpaɪld ˈsɔftweər/]
nounpl: uncompiled software (uncountable) / uncompiled softwares (countable usage)
software não compilado
1. Source code or program code that has not been translated into machine-readable binary format by a compiler; code in its human-readable form before compilation
The developer distributed the uncompiled software as open-source code so others could review and modify it.
O desenvolvedor distribuiu o software não compilado como código aberto para que outros pudessem revisar e modificar.
2. Program code that remains in an interpreted or script format rather than being converted to executable machine code
Python is often distributed as uncompiled software, relying on an interpreter to execute the code at runtime.
Python é frequentemente distribuído como software não compilado, dependendo de um interpretador para executar o código em tempo de execução.
In Brazil and Portugal, the tech industry heavily uses the English term 'software' alongside Portuguese terms. 'Software não compilado' is the standard technical translation, often used in university computer science programs and software development companies. The concept is central to open-source software culture, which is particularly prominent in Brazilian tech communities. Many Brazilian developers prefer working with uncompiled software for transparency and community contribution reasons.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
source codeuncompiled codeinterpreted codescripted softwarehuman-readable code
Antonyms / Antônimos
compiled softwareexecutable softwarebinary softwaremachine codecompiled code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
software não compilado
Standard term used in Brazilian tech industry and academia
Rio de Janeiro
software não compilado / código fonte
Often used interchangeably with 'código fonte' in tech communities
São Paulo
software não compilado
Common in Silicon Valley-influenced tech hubs and startups
Portugal
software não compilado / código fonte
Portuguese usage aligns with Brazilian terminology in technical contexts

Related Words

compilerinterpretersource codeexecutablecompilationruntime

Related Idioms & Phrases

in source form
before compilation
raw code
open source distribution
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