immutable specification
[ɪˈmjuːtəbəl ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: immutable specifications
especificação imutável
1. A formal document or technical requirement that cannot be changed or modified once established, commonly used in software development, contracts, and engineering projects
The immutable specification for the API ensures that all developers follow the same interface design without deviation.
A especificação imutável para a API garante que todos os desenvolvedores sigam o mesmo design de interface sem desvios.
2. In software engineering, a set of requirements that are fixed and cannot be altered during the development process
Once the immutable specification was locked in, the team could not request any changes to the core functionality.
Após a especificação imutável ser travada, a equipe não pôde solicitar alterações na funcionalidade principal.
This term is primarily used in technical and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil's growing tech sector, particularly in São Paulo's startup scene, the concept of immutable specifications reflects agile methodology discussions where developers debate between flexibility and stability. In the USA, especially in Silicon Valley and enterprise software development, this term is crucial in contract negotiations and API governance.
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