loosely coupled modules

[ˈluːsli ˈkʌpəld ˈmɒdjuːlz]
nounpl: loosely coupled modules
módulos fracamente acoplados
1. Software design components that have minimal dependencies on each other, allowing them to be modified, tested, and deployed independently
The application was redesigned using loosely coupled modules to improve maintainability and scalability.
A aplicação foi redesenhada usando módulos fracamente acoplados para melhorar a manutenibilidade e escalabilidade.
2. Architectural pattern in software engineering where modules interact through well-defined interfaces with reduced interdependencies
By implementing loosely coupled modules, the team reduced the time required for integration testing.
Ao implementar módulos fracamente acoplados, a equipe reduziu o tempo necessário para testes de integração.
This is a technical term widely used in both Brazilian and North American software engineering communities. It represents a best practice in modern software development emphasizing code reusability, maintainability, and testability. The concept gained prominence with microservices architecture and DevOps practices in the 2010s.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
decoupled modulesindependent moduleslow-dependency modulesmodular architectureloose coupling
Antonyms / Antônimos
tightly coupled moduleshighly dependent modulesmonolithic architecturetightly integrated components

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
módulos fracamente acoplados
Standard technical term used in software development
São Paulo
módulos com baixo acoplamento
Alternative formulation commonly used in tech industry
Portugal
módulos fracamente acoplados
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; consistent usage in European tech community
Rio de Janeiro
módulos desacoplados
Informal variant occasionally used in tech circles

Related Words

modulecouplingcohesionsoftware architecturedependency injectioninterfacemicroservicesseparation of concerns

Related Idioms & Phrases

separation of concerns
keep it modular
break it down into smaller pieces
interface-driven design
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