legacy component
[ˈlɛɡəsi kəmˈpoʊnənt]
nounpl: legacy components
componente legado
1. A software component, module, or system that is older and still in use, often built with outdated technology or programming practices, but continues to function and is difficult to replace or update
The company still relies on several legacy components from their original system written in COBOL.
A empresa ainda depende de vários componentes legado do seu sistema original escrito em COBOL.
2. Any hardware or software element inherited from previous versions that maintains backward compatibility but may lack modern features or efficiency
Integrating new microservices with legacy components requires careful API design.
Integrar novos microsserviços com componentes legado requer um design cuidadoso de API.
The term 'legacy component' is widely used in both Brazilian and American software development communities. In Brazil, it reflects the challenges faced by large corporations and financial institutions that maintain decades-old systems. The concept has become increasingly relevant as companies worldwide face the challenge of digital transformation while maintaining critical legacy infrastructure. This is particularly common in banking, government, and large manufacturing sectors.
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