off-the-shelf code
[/ɔf ðə ʃɛlf koʊd/]
nounpl: off-the-shelf codes
código pronto para usar
1. Pre-existing, ready-made software code or libraries that are commercially available or open-source and can be used immediately without modification or further development
The startup decided to use off-the-shelf code for the payment processing instead of developing it from scratch.
A startup decidiu usar código pronto para usar para o processamento de pagamentos em vez de desenvolvê-lo do zero.
2. Computer programs or code components that are standardized, commercially produced, and available for purchase or download for general use
Using off-the-shelf code accelerates development time and reduces costs for small development teams.
Usar código pronto para usar acelera o tempo de desenvolvimento e reduz custos para pequenas equipes de desenvolvimento.
In the tech industry of both Brazil and the USA, off-the-shelf code is highly valued for cost-effectiveness and rapid development. In startups and enterprise environments, there's a cultural emphasis on leveraging existing solutions rather than building everything from scratch. This approach has become increasingly important with the rise of open-source software and cloud-based libraries.
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