working module
[ˈwɜːrkɪŋ ˈmɒdjuːl]
nounpl: working modules
módulo funcional / módulo de trabalho
1. A self-contained unit or component of a larger system that is operational and performs a specific function
The development team deployed a working module to test the new payment system.
O time de desenvolvimento implantou um módulo funcional para testar o novo sistema de pagamento.
2. In software development, a functional piece of code that can operate independently or as part of a larger application
Each working module can be tested separately before integration.
Cada módulo de trabalho pode ser testado separadamente antes da integração.
3. A prototype or proof-of-concept component that demonstrates operational capability
We need a working module to show investors how the system will function.
Precisamos de um módulo funcional para mostrar aos investidores como o sistema funcionará.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech companies, especially in São Paulo's tech hub, this term is widely used in agile development methodologies and DevOps environments. The concept reflects modern software development practices where modular, testable components are valued for efficiency and scalability.
Related Idioms & Phrases
get a working module off the ground
build a working module from scratch
integrate a working module
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