software maintainability

[ˈsɔftˌwɛr ˌmeɪn.təˈnæb.ɪ.li]
noun
manutenibilidade de software
1. The ease with which software code can be understood, modified, updated, and repaired by developers after its initial development
Good software maintainability reduces the cost and time required to fix bugs and implement new features.
A boa manutenibilidade de software reduz o custo e o tempo necessários para corrigir erros e implementar novas funcionalidades.
2. A quality attribute of software that measures how efficiently changes can be made to the codebase with minimal risk of introducing new errors
The project prioritized software maintainability by using clear naming conventions and comprehensive documentation.
O projeto priorizou a manutenibilidade de software ao utilizar convenções de nomenclatura claras e documentação abrangente.
3. The degree to which software is structured in a way that allows future developers to work with it effectively
Software maintainability is improved through modular design and adherence to coding standards.
A manutenibilidade de software é melhorada através do design modular e aderência aos padrões de codificação.
In the Brazilian tech industry, software maintainability is a critical concern as companies increasingly focus on long-term software sustainability and cost reduction. The term is widely used in tech communities, agile methodologies discussions, and software engineering conferences. In the USA, maintainability is often part of broader discussions about DevOps, continuous integration, and software quality metrics. The concept reflects the shift from rapid development to sustainable, professional software engineering practices in both markets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
code maintainabilitysoftware readabilitycode qualitymaintainability indexsoftware serviceability
Antonyms / Antônimos
software complexitycode obfuscationtechnical debtunmaintainable code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manutenibilidade de software
Most common and formal term used in Brazilian tech industry and academia
São Paulo
manutenibilidade do software
Variant with 'do' instead of 'de' sometimes used in technical documentation
Rio de Janeiro
facilidade de manutenção de software
More descriptive alternative emphasizing the ease aspect
Portugal
manutenibilidade do software
Portuguese variant follows similar structure but may use 'do' more frequently

Related Words

refactoringcode reviewdocumentationtechnical debtcode smelldesign patternssoftware architecturetesting

Related Idioms & Phrases

clean code
technical debt
code smell
spaghetti code (antonym)
legacy code
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