high coupling
[/haɪ ˈkʌplɪŋ/]
noun
acoplamento alto
1. In software engineering, a design condition where components or modules are heavily dependent on each other, making changes to one component likely to affect others
The legacy code suffered from high coupling, making it difficult to modify individual components without breaking other parts of the system.
O código legado sofria com acoplamento alto, tornando difícil modificar componentes individuais sem quebrar outras partes do sistema.
2. In physics and engineering, a strong interaction or connection between two systems or mechanical elements
High coupling between the two oscillators caused them to vibrate in synchronization.
O acoplamento alto entre os dois osciladores fez com que vibrassem em sincronização.
This is primarily a technical term used in software engineering and physics disciplines. It's part of the standard vocabulary in both American and Brazilian technology sectors, emphasizing poor software design practices that should be avoided in favor of loose coupling and high cohesion principles.
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