free development
[/friː dɪˈveləpmənt/]
nounpl: free developments
desenvolvimento livre
1. The unrestricted growth, progress, or advancement of something without external constraints, regulations, or limitations
The company advocates for free development of new technologies without government intervention.
A empresa defende o desenvolvimento livre de novas tecnologias sem intervenção governamental.
2. In software and computing, the development of open-source or unrestricted software projects
Many programmers contribute to free development projects like Linux and Firefox.
Muitos programadores contribuem para projetos de desenvolvimento livre como Linux e Firefox.
3. Unrestricted personal or professional growth without imposed constraints
Education should promote the free development of each child's individual talents.
A educação deve promover o desenvolvimento livre dos talentos individuais de cada criança.
The term 'free development' is particularly significant in Brazilian tech communities and among open-source advocates. It reflects a cultural value placed on freedom and innovation, especially in the context of software development. In the USA, it's commonly used in educational philosophy and startup culture. In Portugal, it appears frequently in discussions about digital rights and technological independence.
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