stealthsoftwaredevelopment
nounUK /stɛlθ ˈsɒftwɛə dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
US /stɛlθ ˈsɔftwɛr dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
A way of making computer programs quietly, without telling people, so they don't notice.
The company used stealth software development to add new features before anyone knew about them.
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2. Building software in small, unnoticed steps so users are not surprised by big changes.
Stealth software development let the team roll out updates gradually without disrupting users.
3. Creating programs that hide their own activity from other software or users.
The spyware was made through stealth software development to avoid detection.
4. A business strategy of developing products secretly to surprise competitors.
Their stealth software development kept the new app under wraps until launch day.