specification documentation

[/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˌdɑːkjuˈmɛnˈteɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: specification documentations / documentações de especificação
documentação de especificação
1. Written technical documents that detail the requirements, features, design, and functionality of a product, software, or system
The specification documentation outlines all the technical requirements for the new software application.
A documentação de especificação descreve todos os requisitos técnicos para a nova aplicação de software.
2. Comprehensive records that define how a product should be built, tested, and deployed
Without proper specification documentation, the development team cannot begin implementation.
Sem documentação de especificação adequada, a equipe de desenvolvimento não pode começar a implementação.
3. Formal written materials used in software development, engineering, and quality assurance processes
The specification documentation serves as the reference guide for developers and quality assurance engineers.
A documentação de especificação serve como guia de referência para desenvolvedores e engenheiros de garantia de qualidade.
In Brazilian tech industry, specification documentation is a critical artifact in software development projects, particularly in larger enterprises and multinational companies. It reflects international software development standards and is essential in agile, waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. In the USA, it's commonly referred to as 'spec docs' or 'the specs' in casual professional settings, while formal documentation is more prevalent in government contracts and enterprise software development.
NYC Slang
spec docs / the specs
Synonyms / Sinônimos
technical documentationrequirements documentationspec documentspecificationsdesign documentation
Antonyms / Antônimos
vague instructionsundocumented codeinformal guidelines

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
documentação de especificação
Most common and formal usage in tech industry
São Paulo
documentação técnica de especificação
More emphatic technical designation, common in major tech hubs
Rio de Janeiro
documentação de specs
Anglicized version used in tech startups and casual contexts
Portugal
documentação de especificações
Slight spelling variation in European Portuguese

Related Words

software specificationstechnical requirementsAPI documentationuser manualsystem architecturedesign specificationfunctional requirements

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the specification documentation to the letter
specification documentation is the blueprint for success
update the specification documentation
specification documentation is a living document
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