ad hoc implementation
[/æd hɒk ˌɪmpləmenˈteɪʃən/]
nounpl: ad hoc implementations
implementação ad hoc
1. A temporary solution or system put in place quickly to address an immediate problem, without prior planning or a long-term strategic approach
The company opted for an ad hoc implementation of the new software to meet the deadline.
A empresa optou por uma implementação ad hoc do novo software para cumprir o prazo.
2. In software development, deploying code or features designed for a specific situation rather than following a standardized methodology
The developers created an ad hoc implementation to fix the critical server bug overnight.
Os desenvolvedores criaram uma implementação ad hoc para corrigir o bug crítico do servidor durante a noite.
This term is widely used in technology and corporate settings in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech culture, 'implementação ad hoc' reflects the pragmatic, results-driven approach common in fast-paced startups. The term acknowledges the reality of urgent problem-solving in development cycles, though it may carry a slightly negative connotation suggesting lack of proper planning. In American tech culture, similar phrases like 'quick fix' or 'band-aid solution' are prevalent, often used matter-of-factly in Agile and startup environments.
NYC Slang
quick and dirty fix; bandaid solution
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