rigid code structure
[ˈrɪdʒɪd koʊd ˈstrʌktʃər]
nounpl: rigid code structures
estrutura de código rígida
1. A programming architecture that lacks flexibility and is difficult to modify or adapt without significant refactoring
The legacy system suffered from a rigid code structure that made adding new features extremely challenging.
O sistema legado sofria com uma estrutura de código rígida que tornava a adição de novos recursos extremamente desafiadora.
2. Code organized with strict, inflexible patterns that don't allow for easy changes or extensions
Developers complained about the rigid code structure that prevented them from implementing creative solutions.
Os desenvolvedores reclamaram da estrutura de código rígida que os impedia de implementar soluções criativas.
3. A software design that violates principles of modularity and maintainability
Refactoring the rigid code structure required several months of careful planning and execution.
Refatorar a estrutura de código rígida exigiu vários meses de planejamento e execução cuidadosos.
This term is heavily used in the software development industry across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech companies, particularly in São Paulo's growing startup scene, developers frequently discuss 'estrutura rígida' as a major challenge when inheriting legacy systems. The concept is closely tied to technical debt discourse and represents a common pain point in software maintenance across cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
backed into a corner by rigid code
trapped in the old structure
legacy code legacy problems
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