quality bypass
[KWOL-i-tee BY-pas]
nounpl: quality bypasses
desvio de qualidade
1. A procedure or mechanism that circumvents or skips quality control checks and standards
The factory implemented a quality bypass to expedite production, which later resulted in defective products reaching consumers.
A fábrica implementou um desvio de qualidade para acelerar a produção, o que posteriormente resultou em produtos defeituosos chegando aos consumidores.
2. In software development, a method to skip testing protocols or validation procedures
Using a quality bypass in the development pipeline is risky and can introduce bugs into the system.
Usar um desvio de qualidade no pipeline de desenvolvimento é arriscado e pode introduzir bugs no sistema.
3. An unauthorized shortcut that avoids established quality assurance processes
The audit revealed that several employees had created quality bypasses to meet unrealistic deadlines.
A auditoria revelou que vários funcionários haviam criado desvios de qualidade para cumprir prazos irrealistas.
This term reflects modern concerns in both Brazilian and American business environments regarding production pressures versus quality standards. In Brazil, it's commonly discussed in manufacturing sectors where companies balance rapid production with quality compliance. In the USA, it's frequently encountered in tech and software industries. The practice is generally considered unethical and risky in professional contexts.
NYC Slang
cutting corners, shortcutting QA
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