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undocumented technique

[/ˌʌndɑːkjuˈmɛntɪd tɛkˈniːk/]
nounpl: undocumented techniques
técnica não documentada
1. A method or procedure that is not officially recorded, described in manuals, or formally recognized by the developers or manufacturers
The programmer discovered an undocumented technique to optimize the software's performance.
O programador descobriu uma técnica não documentada para otimizar o desempenho do software.
2. A workaround or hack that achieves a result but lacks official support or written guidelines
Using this undocumented technique may cause compatibility issues in future updates.
Usar esta técnica não documentada pode causar problemas de compatibilidade em futuras atualizações.
NYC Slang
off-the-books trick
Synonyms
undocumented methodunofficial techniqueworkaroundhacksecret technique
Antonyms
documented techniqueofficial procedurestandard method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnica não documentada
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
técnica não documentada
Common in tech communities
Portugal
técnica não documentada
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a trick up one's sleeve
hidden gem
under the radar
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