user-agent
[ˈjuː.zər ˈeɪ.dʒənt]
nounmasculinepl: user-agents
agente do usuário
1. A software application or program that acts on behalf of a user to perform tasks or access resources, commonly referring to web browsers and HTTP clients that identify themselves when communicating with web servers
The user-agent string in the HTTP header identifies which browser and operating system the client is using.
A string do agente do usuário no cabeçalho HTTP identifica qual navegador e sistema operacional o cliente está usando.
2. In computing, any client software that initiates requests on behalf of a user to access networked services or resources
Mobile applications act as user-agents when they send requests to web services.
Aplicativos móveis atuam como agentes do usuário quando enviam requisições para serviços web.
3. The identification string transmitted by a web browser or application to a web server, containing information about the client software and hardware
Modern websites analyze the user-agent to determine the device type and optimize content accordingly.
Sites modernos analisam o agente do usuário para determinar o tipo de dispositivo e otimizar o conteúdo adequadamente.
User-agent is a highly technical term primarily used in software development, web development, and IT contexts. It remains largely untranslated in both Brazilian and Portuguese technical communities, though 'agente do usuário' is the official translation. The term gained prominence with the rise of web browsing and mobile applications, and understanding user-agents is crucial for web developers optimizing cross-platform compatibility.
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