poorly written program
[ˈpɔrli ˈrɪtn ˈproʊɡræm]
noun phrasepl: poorly written programs
programa mal escrito
1. A computer program or software application that is written with low quality code, lacking proper structure, documentation, or efficiency, often resulting in bugs, poor performance, or maintenance difficulties
The developers had to completely rewrite the poorly written program because it crashed every time users tried to log in.
Os desenvolvedores tiveram que reescrever completamente o programa mal escrito porque ele travava sempre que os usuários tentavam fazer login.
2. Software code that does not follow best practices, conventions, or coding standards, making it difficult for other programmers to understand or modify
The poorly written program had no comments and variables with meaningless names, making debugging a nightmare.
O programa mal escrito não tinha comentários e variáveis com nomes sem sentido, tornando a depuração um pesadelo.
In both Brazilian and American tech communities, referring to a 'poorly written program' is a common way to describe software that requires significant refactoring or complete rewrites. Brazilian developers often use 'programa mal escrito' or the more colloquial 'código zoado' (literally 'messed up code'). This phrase is essential in software engineering discussions, code reviews, and IT project management, reflecting the universal concern for code quality across cultures.
NYC Slang
hot mess code, garbage tier program, trash code
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