program maintenance
[ˈproʊɡræm ˈmeɪntənəns]
nounpl: program maintenances
manutenção de programa
1. The ongoing process of updating, fixing, and improving a software program after its initial release to ensure it continues to function properly and meets user needs.
Program maintenance includes fixing bugs, updating features, and patching security vulnerabilities.
A manutenção de programa inclui corrigir erros, atualizar recursos e aplicar patches de segurança.
2. The technical activities required to keep a software application operational and compatible with new systems and requirements.
The development team allocated 40% of their resources to program maintenance.
A equipe de desenvolvimento alocou 40% de seus recursos para manutenção de programa.
3. The practice of modifying and enhancing existing code to adapt to changing business or technical requirements.
Program maintenance becomes increasingly important as technology evolves.
A manutenção de programa se torna cada vez mais importante conforme a tecnologia evolui.
In both Brazilian and American tech industries, program maintenance is considered a critical phase of software development lifecycle. In Brazil, companies often struggle with balancing resources between new feature development and maintenance, reflecting rapid tech growth. The term is widely used in formal IT documentation, project management, and business discussions in both countries.
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