non-extensible system

[/nɑːn ɪkˈstensəbl ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: non-extensible systems
sistema não extensível
1. A system or software architecture that cannot be easily modified, expanded, or extended with new features, functionality, or capabilities without significant restructuring or reengineering
The legacy application was a non-extensible system that could not accommodate new client requirements without a complete rewrite.
A aplicação legada era um sistema não extensível que não conseguia acomodar novos requisitos do cliente sem uma reescrita completa.
2. In software engineering, a system design that lacks flexibility for adding new modules, plugins, or features through standard extension mechanisms
Due to its monolithic architecture, the framework proved to be a non-extensible system for third-party developers.
Devido à sua arquitetura monolítica, o framework provou ser um sistema não extensível para desenvolvedores de terceiros.
This is a technical term predominantly used in software engineering, IT, and computer science contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It reflects concerns about system design and software architecture that became increasingly important in the 2000s with the rise of agile development and microservices. The term emphasizes the importance of designing systems with flexibility and extensibility in mind, particularly as business requirements evolve.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inflexible systemrigid systemclosed systemnon-modular systemtightly-coupled system
Antonyms / Antônimos
extensible systemflexible systemopen systemmodular systemscalable system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sistema não extensível
Standard term used in technical documentation and software development contexts
São Paulo
sistema não extensível
Commonly used in corporate IT and software development industries
Rio de Janeiro
sistema não extensível
Technical term used in academic and professional settings
Portugal
sistema não extensível
European Portuguese uses same term; may also see 'sistema fechado' in some contexts

Related Words

extensibilitymodularityscalabilityarchitecturesoftware designplugin architectureAPIcoupling

Related Idioms & Phrases

locked-in system
dead-end architecture
painted into a corner
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