rigid architectures
[ˈrɪdʒɪd ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛkʃərz]
nounpl: rigid architectures
arquiteturas rígidas
1. System designs or structural frameworks that are inflexible, unchangeable, or resistant to modification and adaptation
The company's rigid architectures prevented them from quickly adapting to market changes.
As arquiteturas rígidas da empresa impediram que se adaptassem rapidamente às mudanças do mercado.
2. In computing and software engineering, system designs with fixed components, limited scalability, and minimal flexibility for future changes
Legacy systems often rely on rigid architectures that are difficult to maintain and update.
Sistemas legados frequentemente dependem de arquiteturas rígidas que são difíceis de manter e atualizar.
3. In organizational contexts, hierarchical or inflexible structures that limit innovation and responsiveness
The organization moved away from rigid architectures toward more agile and flexible frameworks.
A organização mudou de arquiteturas rígidas para frameworks mais ágeis e flexíveis.
This term is primarily used in technical, business, and organizational contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it has gained prominence with the increased adoption of agile methodologies and digital transformation initiatives. The concept represents outdated thinking, and the phrase is often used critically to describe systems or organizations that need modernization.
Related Idioms & Phrases
thinking outside the box (opposite concept)
breaking down silos (related to overcoming rigid structures)
stuck in one's ways (metaphorical equivalent)
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