early specification
[/ˈɜrli spɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: early specifications
especificação inicial
1. A preliminary or initial detailed description of requirements, features, or standards established at the beginning of a project, product development, or software design phase
The early specification of the software requirements helped prevent major changes later in the development cycle.
A especificação inicial dos requisitos de software ajudou a evitar grandes mudanças posteriormente no ciclo de desenvolvimento.
2. The process of defining technical requirements or product characteristics before detailed design or implementation begins
Early specification of the system architecture ensures all stakeholders understand the project scope.
A especificação inicial da arquitetura do sistema garante que todos os interessados entendam o escopo do projeto.
This term is prevalent in software development, engineering, and project management industries in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech companies, thorough early specification is often emphasized to avoid costly revisions later. The concept reflects the 'agile vs. waterfall' debate in development methodologies, where early specifications are associated with traditional waterfall approaches.
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