tightly coupled application
[/ˈtaɪtli ˈkʌpəld ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: tightly coupled applications
aplicação fortemente acoplada
1. A software application where different components, modules, or services are highly dependent on each other, making changes to one component likely to affect others
The legacy system is a tightly coupled application that makes it difficult to update individual features without breaking other parts.
O sistema legado é uma aplicação fortemente acoplada que torna difícil atualizar recursos individuais sem quebrar outras partes.
2. An architectural design pattern where components share many dependencies and have strong interdependencies
Refactoring the tightly coupled application into microservices improved development speed and reduced deployment risks.
Refatorar a aplicação fortemente acoplada em microsserviços melhorou a velocidade de desenvolvimento e reduziu os riscos de implantação.
This is technical jargon primarily used in software development and IT contexts in both Brazil and the United States. The term reflects modern software engineering best practices emphasizing modular and loosely-coupled design. In Brazilian tech companies and universities, the concept is well-established, particularly in discussions about legacy system modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
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