developer-imposed features
[dɪˈvɛləpər ɪmˈpoʊzd ˈfiːtʃərz]
nounpl: developer-imposed features
funcionalidades impostas pelo desenvolvedor
1. Software features or functionalities that are integrated into an application by the developer or development team without direct user request or consent, often limiting user customization or control
Many users complained about the developer-imposed features that prevented them from disabling automatic updates.
Muitos usuários reclamaram das funcionalidades impostas pelo desenvolvedor que os impediram de desabilitar as atualizações automáticas.
2. Built-in constraints or design decisions made by software creators that users must accept as part of the application's architecture
The developer-imposed features included mandatory telemetry collection that could not be turned off.
As funcionalidades impostas pelo desenvolvedor incluíam coleta obrigatória de telemetria que não podia ser desativada.
This term has gained prominence in tech communities in both USA and Brazil as users become increasingly concerned about software privacy, control, and autonomy. In Brazil, the phrase reflects broader discussions about digital rights and consumer protection in the software industry. It's commonly used in tech forums, reviews, and discussions about software quality and user experience.
NYC Slang
forced features / bloat
Related Idioms & Phrases
take it or leave it features
no-choice functionalities
one-size-fits-all approach
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