"development hell" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} development hell (uncountable)
  1. The situation where a movie, a piece of software, etc. is mired in problems that delay its production and release. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: development limbo, production hell
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