iterative software development

[ɪˈtɛrətɪv ˈsɔftwɛr dɪˈvɛləpmənt]
noun
desenvolvimento de software iterativo
1. A software development methodology where the product is developed in small, manageable increments called iterations, with each cycle involving planning, design, development, testing, and review before moving to the next iteration
The team adopted iterative software development to deliver features incrementally and gather user feedback after each sprint.
A equipe adotou o desenvolvimento de software iterativo para entregar funcionalidades incrementalmente e coletar feedback dos usuários após cada sprint.
2. An approach that emphasizes continuous improvement and refinement through repeated cycles of development, rather than completing the entire project in one phase
Iterative software development allows developers to detect and fix bugs early in the process.
O desenvolvimento de software iterativo permite que os desenvolvedores detectem e corrijam erros no início do processo.
Iterative software development has become the standard in Brazilian tech companies, particularly in São Paulo's startup ecosystem and major multinational tech offices. The methodology is widely taught in Brazilian universities and is central to the agile transformation movement that swept through the country in the 2010s. In the USA, particularly in Silicon Valley and NYC tech scenes, this approach is considered best practice and is deeply embedded in startup culture and DevOps practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
agile developmentincremental developmentspiral developmentcyclic developmentrapid prototyping
Antonyms / Antônimos
waterfall developmentlinear developmentsequential developmentbig-bang integration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolvimento de software iterativo
Standard term used in most of Brazil, especially in tech hubs
São Paulo
desenvolvimento iterativo de software
Slight variation in word order, commonly used in major tech companies
Rio de Janeiro
desenvolvimento de software iterativo
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
desenvolvimento iterativo de software
Portuguese variant with slightly different word order preference

Related Words

sprintagile methodologycontinuous integrationDevOpsscrumfeedback loopprototypedeployment cycle

Related Idioms & Phrases

fail fast, learn faster
continuous improvement
release early, release often
moving the goalposts
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