visual interface editing

[ˈvɪʒuəl ˈɪntərfeɪs ˈɛdɪtɪŋ]
noun
edição de interface visual
1. The process of creating, modifying, and designing user interface elements through graphical, drag-and-drop, or WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) tools rather than writing code directly
The new software provides visual interface editing capabilities, allowing designers to create layouts without touching a single line of code.
O novo software fornece recursos de edição de interface visual, permitindo que designers criem layouts sem tocar em uma única linha de código.
2. A development approach that uses graphical editors to build UI components, layouts, and interactions visually
Visual interface editing has made it easier for non-programmers to contribute to application development.
A edição de interface visual facilitou que não-programadores contribuíssem para o desenvolvimento de aplicações.
In Brazil, visual interface editing has become increasingly popular with the rise of no-code and low-code platforms. The term reflects a shift in software development culture toward democratizing app creation for non-technical users. In the USA and globally, this approach is associated with modern development paradigms and agile methodologies. Both cultures recognize this as essential in contemporary web and mobile app development.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
UI visual editinggraphical interface designWYSIWYG editingdrag-and-drop interface designvisual UI builder
Antonyms / Antônimos
code-based editingmanual codingcommand-line interface designtext-based markup editing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
edição de interface visual
Standard term used in Brazilian tech industry and educational contexts
São Paulo
edição visual de interface
Alternative word order commonly used in tech hubs
Portugal
edição visual de interface
Portuguese version maintains similar structure but may use 'construtor visual' in some contexts
General English
visual interface editing
Standard terminology in software development and tech documentation

Related Words

WYSIWYG editorUI designwireframingprototypinguser experience (UX)interface builderdrag-and-drop editordesign tool

Related Idioms & Phrases

point-and-click design
no-code/low-code development
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