well-defined interfaces

[wel-dih-FAYND IN-tur-fay-siz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural form used)
interfaces bem definidas
1. Clearly specified boundaries and methods of interaction between software components, systems, or modules that are unambiguous and precisely documented
The software architecture relies on well-defined interfaces to ensure seamless communication between different modules.
A arquitetura de software depende de interfaces bem definidas para garantir comunicação perfeita entre módulos diferentes.
2. In computing and engineering, explicitly established rules, protocols, or contracts that specify how different parts of a system should interact
Well-defined interfaces make the codebase easier to maintain and test.
Interfaces bem definidas tornam a base de código mais fácil de manter e testar.
3. Clear specifications about input/output requirements, data formats, and expected behaviors between interconnected systems
Microservices require well-defined interfaces to function independently yet harmoniously.
Microsserviços exigem interfaces bem definidas para funcionar independentemente, mas harmoniosamente.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development and engineering contexts across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the term is widely used in tech startups in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, as well as in academia. It reflects modern software engineering best practices emphasizing clarity and modularity, which are particularly valued in agile and DevOps environments prevalent in tech hubs.
NYC Slang
clean APIs / tight interfaces
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clear interfacesexplicit interfacesprecise interfaceswell-specified interfacesclearly defined boundaries
Antonyms / Antônimos
ambiguous interfacesundefined interfacesimplicit interfacespoorly defined interfaces

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interfaces bem definidas
Standard term used in Brazilian tech industry and academic contexts
São Paulo
interfaces bem definidas / interfaces claramente especificadas
Both terms are commonly used in the São Paulo tech hub
Rio de Janeiro
interfaces bem definidas
Standard usage, sometimes simplified to 'interfaces claras'
Portugal
interfaces bem definidas / interfaces bem especificadas
Portuguese variant uses similar terminology with slight preference for 'especificadas' in formal contexts

Related Words

API (Application Programming Interface)software architecturecontractabstractionmodular designencapsulationprotocolspecification

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear-cut interface specifications
interface contracts
published API specifications
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