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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
monolithic applicationinterdependent applicationhighly dependent systemcoupled system
Antonyms / Antônimos
loosely coupled applicationdecoupled applicationmicroservices architecturemodular application

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicação fortemente acoplada
Standard technical term used in software development documentation and professional settings
Rio de Janeiro
aplicação fortemente acoplada / sistema integrado
May use 'sistema integrado' informally in conversation
São Paulo
aplicação fortemente acoplada
Preferred in tech hubs and startup environments
Portugal
aplicação fortemente acoplada
Same terminology used; sometimes 'aplicação interdependente'

Related Words

couplingcohesionmodularizationsoftware architecturerefactoringdependency injectionservice-oriented architecture

Related Idioms & Phrases

a house of cards
tangled web
stuck between a rock and a hard place
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