deprecation warning

[/ˌdɛprəˈkeɪʃən ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/]
nounpl: deprecation warnings
aviso de descontinuação
1. A message issued by software developers to alert users or other developers that a particular feature, function, API, or method is outdated and should no longer be used, as it may be removed in future versions
The compiler generated a deprecation warning for the old function that we need to replace with the new API.
O compilador gerou um aviso de descontinuação para a função antiga que precisamos substituir pela nova API.
2. A notification that encourages migration away from legacy code or deprecated features to maintain forward compatibility
Ignoring deprecation warnings in your codebase can lead to broken functionality when you upgrade to the next version.
Ignorar avisos de descontinuação em sua base de código pode resultar em funcionalidade quebrada quando você atualizar para a próxima versão.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development and programming contexts. It's part of the standard vocabulary in both English and Portuguese-speaking tech communities. In Brazil, developers increasingly use the English term 'deprecation warning' directly, though 'aviso de descontinuação' is the official Portuguese equivalent. The term reflects software industry best practices for maintaining code quality and managing technical debt across version releases.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
deprecation noticeobsolescence warningcompatibility warninglegacy warning
Antonyms / Antônimos
endorsementrecommendationapproval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aviso de descontinuação
Most common term in Brazilian software development communities
General Brazilian
aviso de obsolescência
Alternative less common term
Portugal
aviso de deprecação
More literal translation, sometimes used in Portuguese tech communities
USA/Tech Industry
deprecation warning
Term widely understood across all English-speaking developers without translation

Related Words

deprecated functionAPI deprecationlegacy codebackward compatibilityversion migrationcode refactoring

Related Idioms & Phrases

fix the deprecation warning
suppress deprecation warnings
address deprecation warnings
ignore deprecation warnings at your own risk
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