discouraged function

[dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒd ˈfʌŋkʃən]
noun phrasepl: discouraged functions
função desaconselhada
1. A programming function, method, or feature that is still available but no longer recommended for use, typically due to obsolescence, security concerns, or the availability of better alternatives
The old API endpoint is a discouraged function; developers should migrate to the new version.
O endpoint da API antiga é uma função desaconselhada; os desenvolvedores devem migrar para a nova versão.
2. A software component marked by developers as deprecated or outdated, often generating warnings when used
Using this discouraged function will trigger a deprecation warning in your IDE.
Usar esta função desaconselhada acionará um aviso de descontinuação em seu IDE.
This is technical jargon primarily used in software development communities. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in documentation for APIs and libraries. The term reflects the software industry's practice of gradually transitioning users away from older code while maintaining backward compatibility. It's particularly important in open-source projects and enterprise software where managing legacy code is critical.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
deprecated functionobsolete functionlegacy functionoutdated function
Antonyms / Antônimos
recommended functioncurrent functionsupported functionstable function

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
função desaconselhada
Standard term used in Brazilian tech documentation
São Paulo
função descontinuada
Alternative term emphasizing discontinuation aspect
Portugal
função desencorajada
Literal translation used in Portuguese technical contexts
USA Tech Community
deprecated function
'Deprecated' is the standard English term in software development

Related Words

deprecation warninglegacy codeAPI migrationsoftware obsolescencetechnical debt

Related Idioms & Phrases

phase out a function
sunset a feature
mark as deprecated
migrate away from a function
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