centralized architecture
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nounfemininepl: centralized architectures / arquiteturas centralizadas
arquitetura centralizada
1. A system design where all processing, data storage, and control functions are concentrated in a single location or server
The company's centralized architecture means all user data is stored in one main server.
A arquitetura centralizada da empresa significa que todos os dados do usuário são armazenados em um servidor principal.
2. In software engineering, a design pattern where control and management are handled by a central component rather than distributed across multiple nodes
The old system used centralized architecture, which created a single point of failure.
O sistema antigo usava arquitetura centralizada, o que criava um ponto único de falha.
3. A network structure where all resources and decision-making are managed from one central hub or location
Despite its simplicity, centralized architecture can become a bottleneck as the system scales.
Apesar de sua simplicidade, a arquitetura centralizada pode se tornar um gargalo conforme o sistema cresce.
This is a technical term widely used in both American tech industry and Brazilian tech communities. In Brazil, with the growing startup ecosystem in cities like São Paulo and Curitiba, understanding centralized versus distributed architectures has become crucial for software engineers and architects. The term is used identically in both English and Portuguese technical documentation.
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