extensible software

[ɪk'stɛnsəbəl 'sɔftweər]
nounpl: extensible software systems / extensible softwares
software extensível
1. Software designed with architecture that allows for additions, modifications, and enhancements without altering its core codebase
The plugin system makes this extensible software easy to customize for different business needs.
O sistema de plugins torna este software extensível fácil de customizar para diferentes necessidades comerciais.
2. A system built with interfaces, APIs, or frameworks that enable third-party developers to add new features and functionality
Visual Studio Code is an example of extensible software that developers can enhance with extensions.
Visual Studio Code é um exemplo de software extensível que desenvolvedores podem aprimorar com extensões.
3. Computer applications designed with modular architecture to support growth and adaptation over time
We chose extensible software for our platform to ensure it can grow with our company's needs.
Escolhemos software extensível para nossa plataforma para garantir que possa crescer com as necessidades da empresa.
In the US tech industry, extensible software is highly valued for innovation and rapid feature development. Brazilian tech companies increasingly adopt this architecture pattern following North American software development trends. The term is standard in both English and Portuguese-speaking software development communities and is considered a best practice in modern software engineering.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
modular softwarepluggable softwarescalable softwarecustomizable softwareadaptable software
Antonyms / Antônimos
monolithic softwarerigid softwareclosed-source softwareproprietary software

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
software extensível
Standard term used in IT industry across Brazil
São Paulo
software extensível / software adaptável
Tech hub prefers international terminology; occasionally uses adaptável as alternative
Rio de Janeiro
software extensível
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
software extensível
Same terminology; sometimes heard as 'software expansível' in older documentation

Related Words

plugin architectureAPI (Application Programming Interface)modular designsoftware frameworkmicroserviceshooks and filters

Related Idioms & Phrases

plug-and-play functionality
out-of-the-box extensibility
future-proof architecture
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