unstructured program
[/ʌnˈstrʌktʃərd ˈproʊɡræm/]
nounpl: unstructured programs
programa não estruturado
1. A computer program that lacks a clear organizational structure, with control flow that jumps between different parts of the code using goto statements or similar constructs, making it difficult to follow and maintain
The legacy system was written as an unstructured program with numerous goto statements scattered throughout the code.
O sistema legado foi escrito como um programa não estruturado com inúmeros comandos goto espalhados por todo o código.
2. In general contexts, any program or course of action that lacks clear organization, planning, or defined steps
The training offered was an unstructured program, leaving employees confused about learning objectives.
O treinamento oferecido era um programa não estruturado, deixando os funcionários confusos quanto aos objetivos de aprendizagem.
This term is primarily used in technical and educational contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian universities and companies, the concept is taught as a negative practice in computer science courses. The term 'spaghetti code' is also widely understood and used in Brazilian tech communities as an equivalent expression. This reflects the global software engineering standard that emphasizes structured programming principles introduced by Edsger W. Dijkstra in the 1960s.
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