unstable software
[ʌnˈsteɪbəl ˈsɔftweər]
nounpl: unstable software / unstable softwares
software instável
1. Computer programs or applications that frequently crash, freeze, or malfunction, exhibiting unreliable behavior and poor performance
The unstable software caused the system to crash multiple times during the presentation.
O software instável fez o sistema travar várias vezes durante a apresentação.
2. Programs in early development stages or beta versions that have not been fully tested or debugged
Users reported several bugs in the unstable software before the official release.
Os usuários relataram vários bugs no software instável antes do lançamento oficial.
3. Applications that are incompatible with the current system configuration or operating system version
The unstable software was incompatible with the new operating system update.
O software instável era incompatível com a atualização do sistema operacional.
The term 'unstable software' is commonly used in tech communities in both Brazil and the USA. Brazilian tech professionals often use 'software instável' or the informal 'bugado' (bugged) in casual conversations. In the USA, IT professionals and developers frequently refer to unstable software during product development cycles, beta testing phases, and when discussing software quality assurance issues. This term is particularly relevant in discussions about software development methodologies and release management practices.
NYC Slang
buggy program / crashware / trash software
Related Idioms & Phrases
a hot mess (when referring to extremely unstable software)
full of bugs
needs to be taken back to the drawing board
a work in progress
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