value types

[ˈvæl.juː taɪps]
nounpl: value types
tipos de valor
1. In programming, data types that store data directly in memory and are passed by value rather than by reference, such as integers, floats, booleans, and structs
In C#, value types like int and double are stored on the stack.
Em C#, tipos de valor como int e double são armazenados na pilha.
2. Data structures that contain the actual data within themselves rather than a reference to data stored elsewhere
Value types are more efficient for small data sets because they don't require pointer dereferencing.
Tipos de valor são mais eficientes para conjuntos de dados pequenos porque não requerem desreferenciamento de ponteiro.
3. Core data types in programming languages that are independent and self-contained
Understanding the difference between value types and reference types is crucial for memory management.
Compreender a diferença entre tipos de valor e tipos de referência é crucial para o gerenciamento de memória.
This is technical terminology used universally in programming education and software development. In Brazil and Portugal, the term 'tipos de valor' is standard in computer science curricula and professional programming contexts. The distinction between value and reference types is fundamental to understanding how different programming languages handle memory management.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
primitive typesstack-allocated typesdata types
Antonyms / Antônimos
reference typesheap-allocated types

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tipos de valor
Standard technical terminology used in computer science education and professional contexts
São Paulo
tipos de valor
Common in tech industry; sometimes used without translation in programming discussions
Portugal
tipos de valor
Same terminology as Brazil; consistent across European Portuguese technical contexts
USA Technical
value types
Standard term in computer science; rarely translated in technical documentation

Related Words

reference typesdata structuresmemory allocationstack and heapstructenumprimitive data types

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass by value
stored on the stack
memory-efficient types
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