unfinished iteration

[/ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt ɪˈtəreɪʃən/]
nounpl: unfinished iterations
iteração inacabada
1. A cycle or repetition of a process, task, or development phase that has not been completed or brought to conclusion
The project manager noted that the first unfinished iteration of the software needed more testing before release.
O gerente de projeto observou que a primeira iteração inacabada do software precisava de mais testes antes do lançamento.
2. In software development or agile methodology, a sprint or development cycle that remains incomplete or has unresolved requirements
Due to resource constraints, the unfinished iteration will be rolled over to the next sprint.
Devido às limitações de recursos, a iteração inacabada será transferida para o próximo sprint.
3. Any incomplete round of refinement, revision, or improvement in a creative or technical process
The designer viewed each unfinished iteration as a stepping stone toward the final product.
O designer via cada iteração inacabada como um degrau em direção ao produto final.
This term is primarily used in tech and software development industries. In Brazil, it's common in São Paulo's tech scene and startup communities. The concept reflects agile methodology's emphasis on iterative development, where incomplete cycles are normal and expected as part of continuous improvement processes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
incomplete iterationpartial cycleunresolved sprintpending iterationwork in progress
Antonyms / Antônimos
finished iterationcompleted cycleclosed sprintfinalized iteration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
iteração inacabada
Standard usage in tech and software development contexts
São Paulo
iteração incompleta
Alternative preference in tech hubs; both forms accepted
Portugal
iteração não concluída
Formal European Portuguese variant using 'não concluída'

Related Words

iterationagile developmentsprintwork in progressrefinement cycledevelopment phase

Related Idioms & Phrases

work in progress
back to the drawing board
in the pipeline
halfway there
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