freeze version

[/friːz ˈvɜːrʒən/]
nounpl: freeze versions
versão congelada
1. A software version that is locked and no longer receives updates or modifications; a stable release snapshot taken at a specific point in time
We released a freeze version of the application before the major refactoring began.
Lançamos uma versão congelada da aplicação antes de começar a grande refatoração.
2. In software development, a milestone where code changes are restricted to allow for testing and bug fixes only
After entering freeze version, only critical bug fixes are allowed in the codebase.
Após entrar em versão congelada, apenas correções críticas de bugs são permitidas no código.
This is technical jargon commonly used in software development teams across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech companies, particularly in São Paulo's startup ecosystem, the term 'versão congelada' is standard. The concept originated from North American software development practices and is universally understood in international tech teams.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stable releaselocked versioncode freezerelease candidatesnapshot
Antonyms / Antônimos
development versionbeta versionunstable build

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
versão congelada
Standard technical term used in software development contexts
São Paulo
versão congelada / versão travada
Both terms are used interchangeably in tech hubs
Portugal
versão congelada
Same terminology as Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts

Related Words

version controlrelease cyclecode freezepatch versionstable builddeployment

Related Idioms & Phrases

code freeze
lock down the version
hard freeze
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