inefficient fix
[/ɪnɪˈfɪʃənt fɪks/]
nounpl: inefficient fixes
correção ineficiente
1. A temporary or poorly implemented solution to a problem that does not address the root cause and often requires significant resources or creates additional issues
The developer applied an inefficient fix to the database query that slowed down the entire system.
O desenvolvedor aplicou uma correção ineficiente à consulta do banco de dados que desacelerou todo o sistema.
2. A workaround that solves an immediate issue but is not optimal or sustainable long-term
Adding more servers was just an inefficient fix; we needed to optimize the code instead.
Adicionar mais servidores foi apenas uma correção ineficiente; precisávamos otimizar o código em vez disso.
In tech and business culture, both in the USA and Brazil, 'inefficient fix' is commonly discussed in software development and project management contexts. The term carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting short-term thinking rather than strategic problem-solving. In Brazilian workplaces, the colloquial 'gambiarra' is often used with some humor but also carries criticism of poor planning.
NYC Slang
band-aid fix, quick-and-dirty solution
Related Idioms & Phrases
putting a band-aid on a bullet wound
treating the symptom, not the disease
a kludge that works but isn't elegant
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