hidden feature
[/ˈhɪdn ˈfiːtʃər/]
nounpl: hidden features
recurso oculto
1. A function or capability in software, hardware, or a product that is not immediately visible, documented, or obvious to the user, often requiring specific actions or knowledge to access or discover
The software has a hidden feature that allows users to export data in a custom format by pressing a specific keyboard combination.
O software possui um recurso oculto que permite aos usuários exportar dados em um formato customizado pressionando uma combinação específica de teclas.
2. An undocumented or intentionally concealed functionality in a product, sometimes left by developers as an easter egg or for debugging purposes
Gamers often search for hidden features in new video games, like secret levels or bonus characters.
Os jogadores frequentemente procuram por recursos ocultos em novos videogames, como fases secretas ou personagens bônus.
In Brazilian tech culture, hidden features are often celebrated in gaming and software communities, with dedicated forums and YouTube channels discussing discovered easter eggs. In the USA, hidden features are sometimes intentionally left by developers as a playful surprise for power users. The term reflects the intersection of software development culture in both regions, where developers often embed undocumented features as tributes or inside jokes.
NYC Slang
easter egg or secret sauce (colloquial reference to hidden capabilities)
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