random fix
[/ˈrændəm fɪks/]
nounpl: random fixes
correção aleatória
1. A solution or repair applied without a systematic approach, often based on trial and error rather than understanding the root cause of a problem
The developer applied a random fix to the bug without properly debugging the code.
O desenvolvedor aplicou uma correção aleatória ao erro sem depurar adequadamente o código.
2. In software development, a quick patch or temporary solution that may not address the underlying issue
Using a random fix instead of refactoring will create technical debt.
Usar uma correção aleatória em vez de refatorar criará débito técnico.
This term is widely used in software development culture across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech communities, 'gambiarra técnica' is often used humorously to describe creative but unsystematic fixes, reflecting the cultural concept of 'gambiarra' (improvisation). The phrase carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting poor engineering practices.
NYC Slang
quick-and-dirty fix
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