mutable specification

[ˈmjuːtəbəl ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: mutable specifications / especificações mutáveis
especificação mutável
1. A software or system specification that can be changed, modified, or altered after its initial creation or implementation
The mutable specification allowed the development team to adjust requirements based on user feedback.
A especificação mutável permitiu que a equipe de desenvolvimento ajustasse os requisitos com base no feedback do usuário.
2. In programming and software engineering, a specification document or code specification that permits modifications to its structure, behavior, or constraints
Unlike immutable specifications, mutable specifications can be updated throughout the development lifecycle.
Diferentemente das especificações imutáveis, as especificações mutáveis podem ser atualizadas durante todo o ciclo de desenvolvimento.
3. A formal or technical specification that is not fixed and can be subject to change management procedures
The project manager emphasized the importance of version control for the mutable specification.
O gerente de projeto enfatizou a importância do controle de versão para a especificação mutável.
This is primarily technical terminology used in software development, IT, and engineering contexts across both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the international standardization of software engineering terminology. In Brazil, the English term may sometimes be used directly in casual tech industry conversations, but 'especificação mutável' is the proper Portuguese translation. The concept is especially relevant in Agile methodologies, which embrace flexible and mutable specifications as part of iterative development practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
changeable specificationmodifiable specificationflexible specificationalterable specification
Antonyms / Antônimos
immutable specificationfixed specificationunchangeable specificationconstant specification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
especificação mutável
Standard technical term used in software development and IT industries
São Paulo
especificação mutável / spec mutável
Tech hubs often use abbreviated forms in professional settings
Portugal
especificação mutável
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical terminology is standardized across Portuguese-speaking regions
Rio de Janeiro
especificação mutável
Used in tech companies and software development firms

Related Words

specificationrequirementssoftware engineeringversion controlchange managementimmutablespecification document

Related Idioms & Phrases

to lock down a specification
to pin down requirements
moving goalpost
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