deprecated function

[dɪˈprɛkeɪtɪd ˈfʌŋkʃən]
nounpl: deprecated functions
função descontinuada
1. A software function or method that is no longer recommended for use because it has been replaced by newer alternatives, though it may still work for backward compatibility
The old login() function is a deprecated function; use the new authenticate() method instead.
A função login() antiga é uma função descontinuada; use o novo método authenticate() em seu lugar.
2. A programming feature marked by developers as outdated and likely to be removed in future versions of a library or framework
Developers received warnings about deprecated functions when upgrading to the latest API version.
Os desenvolvedores receberam avisos sobre funções descontinuadas ao atualizar para a versão mais recente da API.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development communities across both Brazil and the USA. Developers worldwide use this term when discussing code maintenance and API evolution. In Brazilian tech companies, you'll commonly see 'função descontinuada' in documentation and code comments, reflecting the international nature of software development.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
obsolete functionlegacy functionoutdated functionunsupported function
Antonyms / Antônimos
current functionmodern functionsupported functionrecommended function

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
função descontinuada
Standard term used in software development documentation
Portugal
função preterida
Alternative Portuguese translation, less common in Brazil
Technical Communities
função obsoleta
Often used interchangeably in tech documentation

Related Words

deprecation warningbackward compatibilitylegacy codeAPI updatecode migrationsunset date

Related Idioms & Phrases

phase out a function
mark for deprecation
end of life (EOL)
sunset a feature
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