delayed specification
[/dɪˈleɪd ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: delayed specifications
especificação atrasada
1. A software development practice where the detailed requirements or specifications of a system component are intentionally postponed until they are actually needed, rather than being defined upfront
The team adopted a delayed specification approach to allow for more flexibility as the project evolved.
A equipe adotou uma abordagem de especificação atrasada para permitir mais flexibilidade conforme o projeto evoluía.
2. In manufacturing or engineering, the deferral of detailed product specifications until later stages of development or production
Delayed specification of the component allowed the manufacturer to adapt to market changes.
A especificação atrasada do componente permitiu ao fabricante se adaptar às mudanças do mercado.
This term is primarily used in technical and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA, particularly within software development and agile methodology frameworks. It reflects modern development practices that prioritize flexibility and adaptation over rigid planning. In Brazil, the tech industry in São Paulo has increasingly adopted this terminology as part of agile culture adoption.
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