hardcoded adaptation

[hɑrd'koʊdɪd ædæp'teɪʃən]
nounpl: hardcoded adaptations
adaptação codificada rigidamente
1. A modification or adjustment to software, systems, or processes where values, configurations, or logic are permanently embedded in code rather than made flexible or configurable
The developer created a hardcoded adaptation for the payment system that only works with US currency
O desenvolvedor criou uma adaptação codificada rigidamente para o sistema de pagamento que funciona apenas com moeda dos EUA
2. In software engineering, a solution that fixes specific parameters directly in source code instead of using variables or configuration files
Using a hardcoded adaptation for language settings makes it difficult to support multiple locales
Usar uma adaptação codificada rigidamente para configurações de idioma dificulta o suporte a múltiplas localidades
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development communities in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech culture, developers often use the English term 'hardcoded' directly due to the influence of English-language programming documentation. The concept represents a software engineering anti-pattern that is widely discussed in code review meetings and development conferences as something to avoid for maintainable code.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hard-coded solutionfixed adaptationrigid configurationstatic implementationembedded adjustment
Antonyms / Antônimos
dynamic adaptationconfigurable solutionflexible implementationparameterized approachsoft-coded solution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adaptação codificada rigidamente
Standard term used in Brazilian tech communities
São Paulo
solução hardcoded
Commonly used in tech hubs; often uses English term directly
Portugal
adaptação codificada com valores fixos
More descriptive approach preferred in European Portuguese
USA Tech Industry
hardcoded adaptation
Standard technical jargon in American software development

Related Words

hardcodingcode couplingtechnical debtrefactoringconfiguration managementsoftware flexibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

painting yourself into a corner (creating inflexible solutions)
quick and dirty fix
technical debt accumulation
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