hacky solution
[/ˈhæki səˈluːʃən/]
nounpl: hacky solutions
solução improvisada
1. A quick, temporary, or inelegant fix to a problem that works but is not well-designed, efficient, or maintainable; often used in programming or technical contexts to describe code that functions but violates best practices
The developer implemented a hacky solution to fix the bug before the deadline, even though it needed proper refactoring later.
O desenvolvedor implementou uma solução improvisada para corrigir o erro antes do prazo, mesmo que precisasse de refatoração adequada depois.
2. Any makeshift or jury-rigged fix applied to a broader problem, not necessarily limited to software
Using duct tape to fix the broken window was just a hacky solution until we could afford proper repairs.
Usar fita adesiva para consertar a janela quebrada foi apenas uma solução improvisada até podermos arcar com o reparo adequado.
The term 'hacky solution' is particularly prevalent in tech industry culture and startup environments, where rapid prototyping is valued but acknowledged to be temporary. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'gambiarra' carries a cultural connotation of cleverness and resourcefulness alongside its implication of improvisation, reflecting a broader cultural acceptance of creative problem-solving. In American tech culture, acknowledging a 'hacky solution' can be seen as pragmatic honesty about trade-offs between speed and quality.
NYC Slang
quick and dirty fix, bodge job
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