single-layer design

[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈleɪər dɪˈzaɪn]
nounpl: single-layer designs
design de camada única
1. A design approach or architectural pattern where all components or functions are integrated into a single structural layer without hierarchical separation
The circuit board uses a single-layer design to reduce manufacturing costs.
A placa de circuito utiliza um design de camada única para reduzir custos de fabricação.
2. In software architecture, a design where presentation, business logic, and data access are not separated into distinct layers
Although convenient for small projects, a single-layer design becomes difficult to maintain in large applications.
Embora conveniente para projetos pequenos, um design de camada única se torna difícil de manter em aplicações grandes.
3. In manufacturing or construction, a structure composed of only one layer of material
The architect rejected the single-layer design in favor of a double-layer insulation system.
O arquiteto rejeitou o design de camada única em favor de um sistema de isolamento de dupla camada.
This term is primarily used in technical and engineering fields in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian tech companies, there is a growing emphasis on moving away from single-layer designs toward more scalable, modular architectures, particularly influenced by international software engineering best practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
monolithic designflat architecturesingle-tier designunified structure
Antonyms / Antônimos
multi-layer designlayered architecturehierarchical designthree-tier architecture

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
design de camada única
Standard term used in technical and engineering contexts
Portugal
design de camada única
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'desenho de camada única' in more formal contexts
Technical Communities (Brazil)
arquitetura monolítica
Alternative used specifically in software engineering

Related Words

architecturelayerPCB (printed circuit board)software designscalabilitymodularity

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep it simple with a single-layer approach
move away from single-layer designs
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