untyped collections

[ʌnˈtaɪpt kəˈlɛkʃənz]
noun
coleções não tipadas
1. Collections in programming that can hold elements of any data type without explicit type specification, lacking compile-time type checking
In older versions of Java, ArrayList was an untyped collection that could store objects of any type.
Em versões antigas do Java, ArrayList era uma coleção não tipada que podia armazenar objetos de qualquer tipo.
2. Data structures that do not enforce type constraints on their elements, potentially leading to runtime errors
Working with untyped collections can increase the risk of type-related bugs at runtime.
Trabalhar com coleções não tipadas pode aumentar o risco de erros relacionados a tipos em tempo de execução.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development and computer science contexts. It became less common after the introduction of generics in Java 5 (2004) and similar features in other languages, which encouraged the use of typed collections for better code reliability and maintainability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
raw collectionsgeneric-less collectionsnon-parameterized collectionsweakly-typed collections
Antonyms / Antônimos
typed collectionsgeneric collectionsparameterized collectionsstrongly-typed collections

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coleções não tipadas
Standard technical term used in Brazilian software development documentation
São Paulo
coleções sem tipo
Alternative phrasing used in some technical contexts
Portugal
coleções não tipadas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, used in Portuguese software development

Related Words

genericstype safetytype checkingcollection frameworkpolymorphismcasting

Related Idioms & Phrases

type safety issue
casting nightmares
runtime surprise
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