failure-prone algorithm
[/ˈfeɪljər proʊn ˈælɡərɪðəm/]
nounpl: failure-prone algorithms
algoritmo propenso a falhas
1. A computational procedure or set of rules that has a high likelihood of producing incorrect results, crashing, or failing to complete its intended task under certain conditions
The initial sorting algorithm was failure-prone when handling large datasets with duplicate values.
O algoritmo de classificação inicial era propenso a falhas ao processar grandes conjuntos de dados com valores duplicados.
2. An algorithm with insufficient error handling, edge case management, or robustness that leads to frequent operational failures
Developers replaced the failure-prone algorithm with a more reliable implementation that included comprehensive exception handling.
Os desenvolvedores substituíram o algoritmo propenso a falhas por uma implementação mais confiável que incluía tratamento abrangente de exceções.
This term is primarily used in technical and software development contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech communities, it's common to discuss algorithm reliability in formal code reviews and technical documentation. The term reflects the global culture of software engineering where robustness and reliability are critical metrics for algorithm evaluation.
NYC Slang
sketchy algorithm or buggy algo
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