system complexity

[/ˈsɪstəm kəmˈplɛksɪti/]
nounfemininepl: system complexities / complexidades de sistema
complexidade do sistema
1. The degree to which a system is composed of interconnected parts, making it difficult to understand, predict, or manage
The system complexity increased significantly after adding new modules to the software architecture.
A complexidade do sistema aumentou significativamente após adicionar novos módulos à arquitetura de software.
2. In software engineering and IT, the measure of how intricate and multifaceted a system's design, operations, and interactions are
Managing system complexity requires careful documentation and modular design principles.
Gerenciar a complexidade do sistema requer documentação cuidadosa e princípios de design modular.
3. The challenge posed by numerous variables, dependencies, and relationships within a system that affect its maintenance and scalability
The development team struggled with system complexity as the codebase grew exponentially.
A equipe de desenvolvimento enfrentou dificuldades com a complexidade do sistema conforme a base de código cresceu exponencialmente.
This term is widely used in Brazilian tech and engineering sectors, particularly in software development companies in São Paulo. In the USA, it's standard terminology in Silicon Valley and tech companies. Understanding and managing system complexity is a critical skill in modern software development, and the phrase is often used in agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and enterprise architecture discussions in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
intricacycomplicatednesssystem intricacyarchitectural complexity
Antonyms / Antônimos
simplicitysimplificationstraightforwardness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
complexidade do sistema
Standard usage in technical and business contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
complexidade do sistema
Common in tech hubs and corporate environments; sometimes abbreviated as 'complexidade'
Rio de Janeiro
complexidade do sistema
Used in technical contexts; may use informal 'bagunça do sistema' colloquially
Portugal
complexidade do sistema
Standard Portuguese usage; occasionally 'complexidade sistémica' in academic contexts

Related Words

scalabilitymaintainabilitymodularitydependenciesarchitecturetechnical debt

Related Idioms & Phrases

to navigate system complexity
to reduce system complexity
to manage system complexity
levels of system complexity
spiral of complexity
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