sovelluskohtainen

Sovelluskohtainen is a Finnish adjective meaning "application-specific" or "per-application." It describes configurations, components, credentials or behaviors that are tailored to a particular software application or use case rather than being general-purpose.

In computing and information technology contexts, sovelluskohtainen appears in compound terms such as sovelluskohtainen salasana (app-specific password), sovelluskohtainen asetukset (application-specific settings), and sovelluskohtainen VPN (per-app VPN). In hardware, the equivalent concept is illustrated by sovelluskohtaiset integroidut piirit, corresponding to application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), which are designed for a single function or class of tasks.

Advantages associated with sovelluskohtainen solutions include optimized performance, improved security through isolation or tailored controls, and efficient resource usage. Drawbacks can include reduced flexibility, higher development and maintenance costs, greater risk of vendor lock-in, and potentially increased complexity in deployment and updates.

The term is commonly used in Finnish technical documentation, product descriptions and IT policy texts. It functions as a descriptive modifier rather than a formal classification, and its precise meaning depends on context—ranging from narrowly engineered hardware to customized software settings or credentials intended for single applications. Related concepts in English include application-specific, per-application and domain-specific.