továbbfejldése

Továbbfejlesztése (Hungarian for “further development” or “enhancement”) refers to the process of improving an existing product, system, or process beyond its initial version. It encompasses adding new features, refining performance, increasing reliability, and adapting to new requirements. The goal is to extend usefulness, usability, and value without starting a project from scratch.

Etymology and usage: the term is a compound of tövább (“further”) and fejlesztése (“development” or “improvement”). The standard spelling is továbbfejlesztése. In Hungarian, related forms include tövábbfejlesztés (the act of further development) and various inflected forms depending on grammar and sentence structure.

Applications: továbbfejlesztése occurs across fields. In software engineering, it covers patches, version upgrades, feature enhancements, and performance improvements. In hardware, it can mean revised revisions or compatibility updates. In services, it may involve process improvements or new capabilities. The concept also appears in product management, where roadmaps outline planned iterations, and in public policy, where regulations are updated to reflect new needs.

Process and best practices: typical activities include assessing user needs and feasibility, planning and prioritizing improvements, designing changes, implementing updates, and conducting testing before deployment. Ongoing monitoring and user feedback are important to guide subsequent iterations. Versioning, change management, and maintaining backward compatibility help manage risk and ensure continuity.

Challenges and considerations: الذين costs, resource allocation, and potential scope creep are common. Compatibility with existing systems, regulatory compliance, and user adoption can pose hurdles. When managed well, ongoing further development can extend product life, maintain relevance, and sustain competitive differentiation.

See also: fejlesztés, karbantartás, verziókezelés, CI/CD, roadmap.