decoupled modules

[dɪˈkaʊpəld ˈmɒdjuːlz]
nounpl: decoupled modules
módulos desacoplados
1. Independent software or hardware components that are designed to function separately and interact through well-defined interfaces, reducing dependencies between them
The microservices architecture uses decoupled modules to allow independent scaling and deployment of different services.
A arquitetura de microsserviços utiliza módulos desacoplados para permitir dimensionamento e implantação independentes de diferentes serviços.
2. Software design pattern where modules do not directly depend on each other's internal implementation details
Decoupled modules make the codebase easier to test and maintain because changes in one module don't require changes in others.
Os módulos desacoplados tornam a base de código mais fácil de testar e manter porque alterações em um módulo não exigem alterações em outros.
This is a fundamental concept in modern software engineering practiced globally. The term is used identically in Brazilian Portuguese technical documentation, academic settings, and corporate environments. It reflects the shift from monolithic software design to distributed, scalable architectures that became dominant in the 2010s with the rise of cloud computing and microservices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
independent modulesloosely coupled componentsisolated modulesautonomous modules
Antonyms / Antônimos
tightly coupled modulesinterdependent modulesmonolithic components

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
módulos desacoplados
Standard term used in software development and IT documentation
Portugal
módulos desacoplados
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical terminology is consistent across Portuguese-speaking regions
Technical Context
componentes independentes
Alternative used when emphasizing independence rather than technical decoupling

Related Words

couplingcohesionmicroservicessoftware architecturedependency injectioninterface-based design

Related Idioms & Phrases

separation of concerns
loose coupling and high cohesion
breaking down silos
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