Deprecated

Definition

Official software terminology for 'we've abandoned this feature' while keeping just enough compatibility to never fully remove it.

Example Usage

That API is deprecated, which means don't use it unless you enjoy maintaining code nobody else understands.

Source: Software development terminology

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