software bloat
[/ˈsɔːftwɛər bloʊt/]
noun
inchaço de software
1. The progressive degradation of software performance due to accumulation of unnecessary features, code, and resources that increase file size and memory consumption without proportional benefit to the user
Modern web browsers suffer from software bloat, consuming gigabytes of RAM and disk space.
Os navegadores web modernos sofrem com inchaço de software, consumindo gigabytes de RAM e espaço em disco.
2. The inclusion of superfluous features and functionalities that most users do not need or use
The new version of the office suite is criticized for software bloat with too many rarely-used features.
A nova versão do pacote de escritório é criticada pelo inchaço de software com muitos recursos raramente utilizados.
3. A general state of excessive and inefficient software design that prioritizes feature addition over optimization and user experience
Software bloat is a common complaint among users who prefer lean, efficient applications.
O inchaço de software é uma reclamação comum entre usuários que preferem aplicativos enxutos e eficientes.
Software bloat is a significant concern in tech culture, particularly among open-source developers and minimalist computing advocates. In Brazil and Portugal, this concept reflects broader concerns about sustainability and efficient resource usage in technology. In the USA, especially in Silicon Valley and among tech enthusiasts, it represents a critique of corporate software development practices that prioritize feature additions over user experience and system performance.
NYC Slang
bloat / software getting fat
Related Idioms & Phrases
software getting out of hand
feature creep is killing the application
trimming the fat from code
keeping software lean and mean
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