Idempoten
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The property of an operation or function whereby repeated execution with the same input produces the same result as a single execution. The concept of “idempotency” ensures that repetition of an operation causes no unintended side effects.
Synonyms & Variants
ajeg
Always like that
konsisten
Always constant (unchanging); in accordance with what has been established or agreed upon.
stabil
Steady, firm, not easily changed or shaken.
tetap
The status of a permanent main driver who is not in a temporary substitution position.
tidak berubah-ulang
A standard Indonesian equivalent describing the property of not changing despite repeated operations. More accessible in formal academic and technical contexts without a mathematics background.
stabil-operasi
A descriptive synonym proposed within the definition, emphasizing operational stability. Used in formal technical contexts as a more accessible equivalent for general speakers.
invarian
A partial synonym from the formal mathematics domain referring to the property of remaining unchanged under certain transformations. Semantically overlaps with 'idempoten' in the context of result stability, but has a broader scope.
konsisten-ganda
An alternative synonym proposed in the definition, emphasizing result consistency across multiple executions. Classified as formal register but paraphrastic and less standardized than 'idempoten'.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term idempotent derives from the Latin roots idem (same) and potens (powerful, capable), literally meaning “of the same power”. The concept was formally established in abstract algebra mathematics before being widely adopted in computer science, particularly in “RESTful API” design, database systems, and distributed software engineering. In HTTP protocol contexts, methods such as GET, PUT, and DELETE are considered idempotent because repeated requests do not alter server state differently from a single request. The term gained traction in the Indonesian tech community alongside the growth of the local software developer ecosystem.
Real-world Usage
API-nya udah idempoten, jadi retry berkali-kali aman kok.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.