deprecated feature

[/dɪˈpreɪkətɪd ˈfiːtʃər/]
nounpl: deprecated features
recurso descontinuado
1. A software feature, function, or API that is no longer recommended for use and may be removed in future versions of a program or system
The Java applet technology is a deprecated feature that modern browsers no longer support.
A tecnologia Java applet é um recurso descontinuado que os navegadores modernos não suportam mais.
2. A programming element that is maintained for backward compatibility but is scheduled for removal
Developers should avoid using deprecated features to ensure their code remains compatible with future updates.
Os desenvolvedores devem evitar usar recursos descontinuados para garantir que seu código permaneça compatível com futuras atualizações.
This is a technical term widely used in software development communities globally. In Brazil, software engineers and developers commonly use either 'recurso descontinuado' or the English term directly in technical documentation. The concept reflects best practices in software maintenance and version control, emphasizing the importance of informing users about upcoming breaking changes and encouraging migration to newer solutions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
obsolete featurelegacy featureoutmoded featurediscontinued function
Antonyms / Antônimos
new featuresupported featurecurrent featureactive feature

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recurso descontinuado
Standard term in software documentation and technical contexts
São Paulo
funcionalidade obsoleta
Alternative used in tech companies and development communities
Portugal
funcionalidade deprecada
Direct translation from English, commonly used in technical documentation
USA/Technical
deprecated feature
Original English term widely used in international software development

Related Words

API deprecationbackward compatibilitylegacy codeend of life

Related Idioms & Phrases

phase out
put something on the shelf
mark for removal
sunset a feature
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