blocking tasks
[/ˈblɒkɪŋ tɑːsks/]
nounpl: blocking tasks
tarefas bloqueantes
1. Tasks or activities that prevent progress on other work; work items that must be completed before dependent tasks can proceed
The blocking tasks must be resolved before the team can move forward with the next phase of development.
As tarefas bloqueantes devem ser resolvidas antes que o time possa prosseguir com a próxima fase do desenvolvimento.
2. In computing and software development, operations that cause a program or thread to pause or wait until completion before continuing
Blocking tasks can reduce application performance if not handled properly in asynchronous programming.
Tarefas bloqueantes podem reduzir o desempenho da aplicação se não forem tratadas adequadamente na programação assíncrona.
3. In project management, dependencies or impediments that halt progress until resolved
We identified several blocking tasks that are delaying our project timeline.
Identificamos várias tarefas bloqueantes que estão atrasando nosso cronograma do projeto.
This term is primarily used in professional and technical contexts, particularly in software development, project management, and agile methodologies. Both Brazilian and Portuguese professionals use this terminology in English-influenced tech environments. In Brazil, it's commonly heard in daily stand-ups and project management discussions in tech companies.
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