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Add `.md` to any lesson URL for its markdown. - **Page:** https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn - **Lessons:** 633 (read live from the database) ## Topics - [Business jargon](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/topics/business-jargon.md) - [Agile and project terms](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/topics/agile-project-management-terms.md) - [Tech jargon](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/topics/tech-jargon.md) - [Code and Git terms](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/topics/software-development-terms.md) - [Meeting phrases](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/topics/meeting-phrases.md) ## All 633 terms ### A - [abstraction](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/abstraction.md): A design principle where complex implementation details are hidden behind a simple interface. - [acceptance criteria](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/acceptance-criteria.md): The specific, measurable conditions that a feature or user story must meet to be considered complete and ready for release. - [acceptance testing](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/acceptance-testing.md): The process of testing a software product to verify that it meets the business requirements and user expectations before it is released to… - [accountability](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/accountability.md): The responsibility to explain and justify your actions and accept consequences for results, whether positive or negative. - [ACID](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/acid.md) (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability): ACID is an acronym for four key properties that guarantee reliable database transactions: Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability. - [acquisition](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/acquisition.md): The act of one company buying another company or a significant part of its business. - [action item](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/action-item.md): A specific task or responsibility that someone agrees to complete by a certain deadline, typically assigned during a meeting or discussion. - [action plan](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/action-plan.md): A detailed plan that lists specific steps, responsible people, and deadlines needed to solve a problem or achieve a goal in a project. - [actionable](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/actionable.md): Actionable means clear and practical enough that someone can act on it right away. - [ADR](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/adr.md) (Architecture Decision Record): An ADR (Architecture Decision Record) is a document that captures an important architectural choice, the reasoning behind it, and its… - [AFAIK](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/afaik.md): AFAIK stands for "as far as I know". - [after-action review](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/after-action-review.md): A structured meeting or process held after a project, sprint, or incident concludes to identify what went well, what went wrong, and what… - [agenda](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/agenda.md): A list of topics or items to be discussed or handled in a meeting, project, or event, usually in order of priority or sequence. - [agentic](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/agentic.md): Describing AI systems, software, or behavior that can independently perceive, decide, and take action toward goals without constant human… - [air cover](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/air-cover.md): Support or protection provided by a senior person or leader who backs a decision or action, often by communicating with stakeholders to… - [alerting](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/alerting.md): The process of automatically notifying engineers or systems when specific conditions or problems are detected. - [alignment](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/alignment.md): Agreement between team members, departments, or stakeholders about goals, decisions, or the direction of a project. - [all-hands](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/all-hands.md): A company meeting or event where everyone in the organization, or a large team, is expected to attend and participate. - [alpha](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/alpha.md): An early stage of software development where the product is tested internally by the development team before being released to external… - [AMA](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/ama.md) (Ask Me Anything): AMA stands for Ask Me Anything. - [amend](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/amend.md): To make changes or corrections to code, a pull request, or documentation to improve or fix it. - [annotation](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/annotation.md): A note, label, or piece of information added to code, data, or documents to provide clarification, context, or instructions without… - [anti-pattern](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/anti-pattern.md): A recurring solution or practice in code that looks like it solves a problem but actually creates more problems or technical debt. - [API](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/api.md) (Application Programming Interface): An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules and tools that allows two different software applications to communicate and… - [API contract](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/api-contract.md): An API contract is a formal specification that defines what endpoints an API provides, what data it accepts, what it returns, and how it… - [API gateway](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/api-gateway.md): An API gateway is a server that acts as an intermediary between clients and backend services, managing API requests by handling… - [API versioning](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/api-versioning.md): The practice of maintaining multiple versions of an API simultaneously to ensure backward compatibility while allowing new features and… - [approval gate](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/approval-gate.md): A checkpoint or stage in a development process where work must be reviewed and authorized by designated people before it can proceed to… - [ARR](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/arr.md) (Annual Recurring Revenue): ARR stands for Annual Recurring Revenue. - [artifact](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/artifact.md): A file, binary, or output produced by a build, test, or deployment process. - [artificial intelligence](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/artificial-intelligence.md): Technology that enables computers to simulate human intelligence by learning from data and making decisions without explicit instructions. - [ASAP](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/asap.md): ASAP stands for "as soon as possible". - [async](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/async.md): Communication or work that does not require immediate, real-time responses. - [async standup](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/async-standup.md): An asynchronous standup is a written status update that team members post at their own time rather than gathering for a live meeting. - [async-first](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/async-first.md): A workplace approach that prioritizes asynchronous communication and work processes over synchronous meetings and real-time collaboration. - [async/await](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/async-await.md): A JavaScript syntax feature that allows you to write asynchronous code that looks and behaves like synchronous code, making it easier to… - [audit log](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/audit-log.md): A detailed record of all actions, changes, and access events in a system, typically used for security, compliance, and accountability… - [auto-scaling](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/auto-scaling.md): Auto-scaling is the automatic adjustment of computing resources (like servers or instances) up or down based on real-time demand to… ### B - [B2B](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/b2b.md) (Business-to-Business): B2B stands for business-to-business. - [B2C](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/b2c.md) (Business-to-Consumer): B2C stands for Business-to-Consumer, a business model where companies sell products or services directly to end consumers rather than to… - [back up](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/back-up.md): To make a copy of data or files for safekeeping or recovery purposes. - [Backlog](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/backlog.md): A list of work items, features, or tasks that need to be done but have not been started yet. - [backlog refinement](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/backlog-refinement.md): A regular process where the product team reviews, clarifies, and prioritizes items in the product backlog to make them ready for… - [backup](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/backup.md): A copy of data, files, or systems stored separately so they can be recovered if the original is lost, corrupted, or damaged. - [bandwidth](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/bandwidth.md): The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network connection in a given time period, typically measured in megabits per… - [bar raiser](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/bar-raiser.md): A person hired to improve quality standards during a hiring process, or a person who sets and maintains high standards for team… - [BAU](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/bau.md) (Business As Usual): BAU stands for "business as usual": the normal, everyday work of a team, as opposed to special projects or emergencies. - [beat around the bush](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/beat-around-the-bush.md): To avoid directly addressing or discussing an issue, usually by speaking evasively or indirectly. - [behavioral interview](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/behavioral-interview.md): A job interview format where hiring managers ask about your past experiences and actions to predict how you would behave in specific work… - [benchmark](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/benchmark.md): A standard measurement or reference point used to evaluate the performance, quality, or speed of code, systems, or applications. - [best practice](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/best-practice.md): A proven, effective method or standard way of doing something in your industry or field. - [best-in-class](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/best-in-class.md): Best-in-class means the best of its kind, better than all competitors in the same category. - [beta](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/beta.md): An early version of a software product released to a limited group of external users for testing before the official public release. - [bike-shedding](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/bike-shedding.md): Spending excessive time debating or deciding on trivial, unimportant details while ignoring more critical decisions. - [bleeding edge](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/bleeding-edge.md): Bleeding edge means the very newest technology, so new that it may still be unstable or risky to use. - [blue-sky thinking](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/blue-sky-thinking.md): Blue-sky thinking means creative thinking with no limits, ignoring practical problems like budget or time for now. - [boil the ocean](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/boil-the-ocean.md): "Don't boil the ocean" means don't try to do something far too big or solve everything at once; focus on a smaller, realistic scope. - [boilerplate](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/boilerplate.md): Boilerplate is standard, reusable code that appears in many places with little or no change. - [boot up](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/boot-up.md): To start or initialize a computer system or service so it becomes ready to use. - [brainstorm](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/brainstorm.md): A meeting or session where a group generates ideas together without judgment, usually to solve a problem or create something new. - [branch](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/branch.md): A separate line of development in version control (like Git) where you can work on code changes independently without affecting the main… - [break even](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/break-even.md): Reaching a point where costs and revenue are equal, with no profit or loss. - [break up](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/break-up.md): To separate or divide into smaller parts or components. - [breaking change](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/breaking-change.md): A modification to software that forces users or dependent systems to update their code because the old code will no longer work with the… - [breakpoint](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/breakpoint.md): A specific line of code where a debugger stops execution so you can inspect variables, step through code, and understand program behavior. - [bring along](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/bring-along.md): To bring or include something or someone as part of an activity or event. - [bring forward](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/bring-forward.md): To move something to an earlier date or time. - [brown bag](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/brown-bag.md): An informal meeting or seminar, typically held during lunch, where employees gather to learn about a specific topic from a colleague or… - [buffer](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/buffer.md): A temporary storage area in computer memory that holds data while it is being transferred between different parts of a system or between… - [buffer up](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/buffer-up.md): To add extra resources or capacity to prepare for high demand or traffic. - [bug report](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/bug-report.md): A detailed document that describes a software defect, including what went wrong, when it happens, and how to reproduce it. - [business case](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/business-case.md): A formal document or argument that explains why a company should invest time and money in a project, including expected benefits, costs… - [buy-in](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/buy-in.md): Agreement and support from team members or stakeholders for a project, decision, or idea. ### C - [CAC](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/cac.md) (Customer Acquisition Cost): CAC stands for Customer Acquisition Cost—the total amount of money a company spends to acquire one new customer. - [cache](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/cache.md): A cache is a fast storage area that holds copies of frequently accessed data so programs can retrieve it quickly without going back to the… - [cadence](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/cadence.md): At work, cadence means how often something regularly happens, such as a meeting, a release or an update. - [calendar block](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/calendar-block.md): A reserved time slot on your calendar that you set aside for a specific task, meeting, or focus time. - [calibration meeting](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/calibration-meeting.md): A meeting where managers align on performance ratings, expectations, or standards to ensure consistency and fairness across a team or… - [call it out](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/call-it-out.md): To publicly point out, mention, or draw attention to something—often a problem, error, concern, or issue—in a direct way. - [call the shots](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/call-the-shots.md): To be in control or have the authority to make decisions. - [callback](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/callback.md): A function passed as an argument to another function, which is executed after some operation has been completed. - [callout](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/callout.md): A callout is when you explicitly mention, highlight, or draw attention to something important—usually a problem, achievement, or key… - [canary release](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/canary-release.md): A deployment strategy where new software is released to a small group of real users first to detect issues before rolling out to everyone. - [capacity](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/capacity.md): The maximum amount of work, resources, or data that a system, team, or person can handle before reaching a limit. - [capacity model](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/capacity-model.md): A framework or method used to predict and understand how much work a team or system can handle based on available resources, constraints… - [career ladder](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/career-ladder.md): The series of job positions and levels you progress through in your career, typically moving from junior to more senior roles with… - [Carry forward](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/carry-forward.md): To move something from one time period or stage to the next one. - [certificate](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/certificate.md): A digital or physical document that authenticates the identity of a person, organization, or device on the internet. - [change advisory board](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/change-advisory-board.md): A group of senior people from different departments who review and approve proposed changes to systems or software before they are… - [change freeze](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/change-freeze.md): A temporary period during which no new code changes, updates, or modifications are allowed to be deployed to a production system. - [change request](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/change-request.md): A formal request to modify, add, or remove a feature or requirement in a software project after it has already been planned or started. - [chaos monkey](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/chaos-monkey.md): A tool or practice that randomly breaks parts of a software system on purpose to test how well it handles failures and recovers. - [check in](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/check-in.md): To register one's presence or arrival, often using a digital system or app. - [checksum](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/checksum.md): A checksum is a short string of characters calculated from data to detect errors or verify that data has not been corrupted or modified… - [cherry-pick](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/cherry-pick.md): To select and apply specific commits from one branch to another, rather than merging all changes. - [churn](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/churn.md): To repeatedly rework, rebuild, or change code or processes without clear progress or decision-making. - [CI/CD](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/ci-cd.md) (Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery): CI/CD stands for Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (or Deployment). - [circuit breaker](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/circuit-breaker.md): A design pattern that prevents an application from calling a service that is likely to fail, by stopping requests and returning a cached… - [cliff](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/cliff.md): A sudden, sharp drop or end in something important, such as performance, features, or support. - [closure](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/closure.md): In programming, a function that retains access to variables from its outer scope even after that scope has finished executing. - [cloud region](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/cloud-region.md): A geographical area where a cloud service provider (like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) operates data centers and provides cloud services. - [cluster](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/cluster.md): A group of interconnected computers or servers that work together as a single system to improve reliability, performance, or data… - [COB](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/cob.md) (Close of Business): COB stands for "close of business": the end of normal office hours, usually 5 or 6 pm, used as a deadline. - [code comment](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/code-comment.md): A note or explanation written in source code that helps developers understand what the code does. - [code complete](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/code-complete.md): Code complete refers to the stage in software development when all planned programming for a feature or product is finished. - [code freeze](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/code-freeze.md): A period during software development when no new code changes are permitted before a release. - [code owner](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/code-owner.md): A developer or team responsible for maintaining, reviewing, and making decisions about a specific part of the codebase. - [code review](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/code-review.md): A systematic examination of source code by one or more team members before it is merged into the main codebase. - [code splitting](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/code-splitting.md): A technique that divides a large JavaScript bundle into smaller chunks that load on demand rather than all at once. - [code walkthrough](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/code-walkthrough.md): A structured meeting where a developer explains their code line-by-line to team members to help them understand how it works or to… - [comment out](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/comment-out.md): To temporarily disable a section of code by converting it into a comment. - [Commit](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/commit.md): To save your code changes to a version control system (like Git) with a message explaining what you changed. - [commit message](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/commit-message.md): A brief text description that explains what changes were made in a code commit. - [community of practice](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/community-of-practice.md): A group of people who share a common interest or work on a similar set of problems and meet regularly (formally or informally) to learn… - [compile](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/compile.md): To convert source code written by developers into executable machine code or bytecode that a computer can run. - [compliance review](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/compliance-review.md): A formal examination of code, systems, or processes to ensure they meet legal requirements, regulatory standards, and company policies. - [concurrency](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/concurrency.md): The ability of a system to handle multiple tasks or operations at the same time, or appear to handle them simultaneously by switching… - [config](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/config.md): Short form of configuration; the settings or parameters that control how a software application, system, or service operates. - [connect the dots](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/connect-the-dots.md): To identify relationships or patterns between separate pieces of information or events to understand the bigger picture or draw a… - [consensus](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/consensus.md): General agreement among most or all members of a group. - [constructive feedback](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/constructive-feedback.md): Feedback that is intended to help someone improve by pointing out what they did well and what they can do better, in a respectful and… - [container](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/container.md): A lightweight, portable package that bundles application code, dependencies, and runtime into a single unit that can run consistently… - [context switch](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/context-switch.md): The action of stopping work on one task or project and switching your attention to a completely different one. - [contractor](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/contractor.md): A person or company hired to do specific work or a project for a limited time, rather than a permanent employee. - [conversion rate](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/conversion-rate.md): The percentage of users or visitors who complete a desired action (such as making a purchase, signing up, or clicking a button) out of the… - [cookie](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/cookie.md): A small file stored on a user's browser that contains data used to remember information about that user, such as login details or… - [CORS](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/cors.md) (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing): CORS stands for Cross-Origin Resource Sharing. - [coupling](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/coupling.md): The degree to which one software module or component depends on another. - [cron job](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/cron-job.md): A cron job is an automated task that runs on a computer server at specific times or intervals without requiring manual intervention. - [cross-functional](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/cross-functional.md): Cross-functional describes a team, project, or initiative that includes people from different departments or areas of expertise working… - [cross-team](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/cross-team.md): Involving or requiring collaboration between multiple teams in an organization. - [CRUD](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/crud.md) (Create, Read, Update, Delete): CRUD is an acronym for the four fundamental operations in databases and applications: Create, Read, Update, and Delete. - [crunch time](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/crunch-time.md): A period of intense pressure and urgent work, typically right before a major deadline. - [culture add](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/culture-add.md): A person who brings new ideas, perspectives, or values to a team and strengthens the overall workplace culture, rather than simply fitting… - [customer success](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/customer-success.md): Customer success is a business strategy focused on ensuring that customers achieve their intended goals and gain maximum value from your… - [cut the cord](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/cut-the-cord.md): To stop depending on or using something, especially an old system, tool, or vendor. - [cut through the noise](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/cut-through-the-noise.md): To stand out or get attention when there is a lot of competing information or distractions. - [cutover plan](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/cutover-plan.md): A detailed strategy that outlines how to switch from an old system or process to a new one, including timing, steps, and contingency… - [cycle time](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/cycle-time.md): The total time it takes from when work starts until it is completed and delivered. ### D - [daily scrum](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/daily-scrum.md): A short, regular team meeting (usually 15 minutes) held every working day where team members share what they completed, what they plan to… - [dark launch](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/dark-launch.md): A dark launch is the release of a new feature or product to a limited group of real users without announcing it publicly. - [data pipeline](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/data-pipeline.md): A series of automated steps that extract, transform, and load data from source systems to destination systems. - [data privacy](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/data-privacy.md): Data privacy is the right of individuals to control how their personal information is collected, used, stored, and shared by organizations. - [data-driven](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/data-driven.md): Making decisions or taking action based on facts, numbers, and analysis rather than intuition or guesswork. - [dataset](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/dataset.md): A collection of structured data, usually organized in rows and columns, used for analysis, training machine learning models, or testing… - [dead air](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/dead-air.md): Uncomfortable silence during a meeting, call, or presentation when nobody is speaking. - [dead code](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/dead-code.md): Code in a program that is never executed during normal operation, either because it is unreachable or no longer serves any purpose. - [deadline](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/deadline.md): A specific date or time by which a task, project, or deliverable must be completed. - [deadlock](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/deadlock.md): A deadlock is a situation in which two or more processes, threads, or systems are blocked and waiting for each other to release resources… - [debrief](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/debrief.md): To have a meeting or discussion after an event to analyze what happened, what went well, and what could improve. - [decision log](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/decision-log.md): A document or record that tracks important decisions made during a project, including why they were made, who made them, and what… - [decision matrix](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/decision-matrix.md): A structured table or framework that lists options, criteria, and weighted scores to help a team objectively compare and choose between… - [deck](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/deck.md): A presentation, typically a set of slides created in PowerPoint, Google Slides, or similar software, used to communicate ideas, data, or… - [deep dive](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/deep-dive.md): A thorough and detailed examination or analysis of a topic, issue, or problem. - [deep work](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/deep-work.md): Focused, uninterrupted work on cognitively demanding tasks that require full concentration and minimal distractions. - [defensive programming](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/defensive-programming.md): A coding practice where programmers anticipate and handle potential errors, edge cases, and invalid inputs to prevent bugs and crashes… - [definition of ready](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/definition-of-ready.md): A set of agreed criteria that a user story or task must meet before the team starts working on it. - [definition of success](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/definition-of-success.md): A clear statement of what success looks like for a project, goal, or task, including specific metrics or outcomes that show when something… - [definition of value](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/definition-of-value.md): A clear statement of what specific outcomes, features, or benefits represent value to your customer, business, or project. - [demo day](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/demo-day.md): A scheduled event where a startup, team, or company presents their product or project to investors, customers, or other stakeholders to… - [dependency conflict](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/dependency-conflict.md): A situation where two or more packages or libraries in your project require different versions of the same dependency, making it… - [dependency injection](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/dependency-injection.md): A design pattern where an object receives other objects it depends on rather than creating them itself. - [deploy](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/deploy.md): To release or put software, an application, or an update into a live production environment where users can access and use it. - [deprecate](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/deprecate.md): To officially mark a feature, function, or API as outdated and discourage its use, while keeping it working for backward compatibility. - [design doc](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/design-doc.md): A detailed written document that outlines the plan, architecture, and technical approach for building a new software feature or system… - [design review](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/design-review.md): A structured meeting where a team examines and critiques the overall design of a system, feature, or product before implementation. - [devil in the details](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/devil-in-the-details.md): A saying meaning that small, easily overlooked details can cause serious problems or complications. - [devtools](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/devtools.md): Built-in debugging and development tools included in web browsers and IDEs that allow developers to inspect, test, and troubleshoot code… - [diff](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/diff.md): A diff is a detailed comparison showing exactly which lines of code or text have been added, removed, or changed between two versions of a… - [dig into](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/dig-into.md): To investigate or look closely at a topic, issue, or problem. - [direct report](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/direct-report.md): A person who works directly under a manager and receives supervision, feedback, and performance reviews from that manager. - [disaster recovery](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/disaster-recovery.md): A set of strategies and procedures that allow an organization to restore critical systems and data after a major failure or disaster. - [distributed team](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/distributed-team.md): A team whose members work in different physical locations, cities, or time zones, typically communicating through digital tools and video… - [distributed tracing](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/distributed-tracing.md): A technique for tracking and monitoring requests as they flow through multiple interconnected services in a distributed system, helping… - [DNS](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/dns.md) (Domain Name System): DNS (Domain Name System) is the service that translates human-readable website addresses (like google.com) into IP addresses that… - [do the needful](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/do-the-needful.md): "Please do the needful" means "please do what is necessary"; it is common in Indian English emails and asks the reader to take the needed… - [documentation](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/documentation.md): Written information, guides, and instructions that explain how software works, how to use it, or how to maintain it. - [dogfooding](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/dogfooding.md): The practice of a company using its own product or service internally before releasing it to customers. - [double-booked](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/double-booked.md): When you have scheduled two different meetings or commitments at the same time, making it impossible to attend both. - [downtime](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/downtime.md): A period when a system, server, application, or service is unavailable or not functioning properly. - [draft PR](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/draft-pr.md): A pull request marked as work in progress that is not yet ready for final review or merging. - [dry run](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/dry-run.md): A complete test of a process, deployment, or system using safe conditions where no actual data is changed or no real impact occurs. - [due diligence](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/due-diligence.md): The thorough investigation and analysis of a project, acquisition, or decision before committing resources or making a final decision. ### E - [early adopter](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/early-adopter.md): A person or organization that is among the first to use or buy a new product, service, or technology before it becomes mainstream. - [edge computing](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/edge-computing.md): Edge computing is processing data on devices or servers located at the edge of a network, close to where the data originates, rather than… - [elevator pitch](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/elevator-pitch.md): A short, concise explanation of your idea, product, or yourself that can be delivered in 30-60 seconds, typically to catch someone's… - [embedding](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/embedding.md): The process of integrating one piece of code, data, or system into another system so they work together as a single unit. - [encapsulation](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/encapsulation.md): In programming, encapsulation is the practice of bundling related data and methods together inside a class or object, while hiding the… - [encoding](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/encoding.md): The process of converting data from one format or representation into another format so it can be stored, transmitted, or processed… - [encryption](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/encryption.md): The process of converting data into a coded format that only authorized users with the correct key can read. - [end-to-end test](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/end-to-end-test.md): A test that verifies an entire application workflow from start to finish, simulating real user interactions across all system layers and… - [endpoint](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/endpoint.md): A specific URL or address where an API can be accessed by a client application to request or send data. - [engineering culture](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/engineering-culture.md): The shared values, practices, and ways of working that guide how engineers approach their work, solve problems, and collaborate in a… - [enterprise](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/enterprise.md): A large-scale business organization or a challenging business project, often requiring significant resources and planning. - [environment variable](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/environment-variable.md): A named value that your operating system or application stores and passes to running programs. - [EOD](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/eod.md) (End of Day): EOD stands for "end of day": the end of today's working day, usually used as a deadline. - [EOW](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/eow.md) (End of Week): EOW stands for "end of week": the end of this working week, usually Friday afternoon, used as a deadline. - [equity](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/equity.md): Ownership stake or share in a company, typically offered to employees as compensation. - [error budget](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/error-budget.md): The acceptable amount of downtime or failures a service can experience while still meeting its Service Level Objective (SLO). - [error handling](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/error-handling.md): Error handling is the process of anticipating, detecting, and responding to errors in code to prevent crashes or unexpected behavior. - [escalate](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/escalate.md): To move a problem or issue to a higher level of authority, management, or priority so that someone with more power or expertise can handle… - [escalation matrix](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/escalation-matrix.md): A structured document or chart that defines who to contact when a problem needs attention, organized by issue type and severity level. - [ETA](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/eta.md): ETA stands for "estimated time of arrival". - [ETL](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/etl.md) (Extract, Transform, Load): ETL stands for Extract, Transform, Load. - [event-driven](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/event-driven.md): A software architecture or design approach where the system responds to and processes events (user actions, system signals, messages)… - [exception](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/exception.md): An event that occurs during program execution that disrupts the normal flow and requires special handling. - [exec summary](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/exec-summary.md): A brief, high-level summary of a longer document, project, or presentation that gives decision-makers the key points and conclusions… - [experiment](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/experiment.md): A controlled test or trial designed to validate a hypothesis, feature, or approach before full implementation. ### F - [facilitator](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/facilitator.md): A person who leads or guides a meeting, discussion, or workshop to help a group achieve its goals. - [factory pattern](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/factory-pattern.md): A design pattern that creates objects without specifying their exact classes, using a factory method instead. - [fail fast](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/fail-fast.md): A software development philosophy that prioritizes discovering problems, errors, and design flaws as quickly as possible through rapid… - [failover](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/failover.md): The automatic switching from a primary system or server to a backup system when the primary one fails or becomes unavailable. - [fan out](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/fan-out.md): To spread or distribute tasks, work, or information to many people or places. - [feasibility study](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/feasibility-study.md): A detailed analysis to determine whether a project, feature, or solution is practical, technically possible, and economically viable… - [feature branch](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/feature-branch.md): A separate copy of the code (branch) used to develop a new feature without affecting the main codebase. - [feature flag](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/feature-flag.md): A feature flag is a code mechanism that allows developers to turn specific features on or off without redeploying the application. - [feature freeze](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/feature-freeze.md): A point in the software development cycle when no new features can be added to the product, allowing the team to focus on bug fixes and… - [feature request](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/feature-request.md): A formal or informal request from a user, customer, or team member asking for a new capability or improvement to be added to a software… - [feature store](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/feature-store.md): A feature store is a centralized system that manages, stores, and serves pre-computed data features for machine learning models. - [filter out](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/filter-out.md): To remove or exclude unwanted or irrelevant data or information. - [fine-tuning](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/fine-tuning.md): The process of making small, careful adjustments to a system, model, or code to improve its performance or fix minor issues. - [fire drill](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/fire-drill.md): A practice exercise or urgent test run designed to check whether a system, process, or team can handle a crisis or meet tight deadlines. - [fireside chat](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/fireside-chat.md): An informal, relaxed conversation between a leader and team members, typically covering business topics or company updates in a friendly… - [flag](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/flag.md): To mark, highlight, or bring attention to something important—usually a problem, concern, or issue that needs to be addressed. - [flame graph](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/flame-graph.md): A flame graph is a visualization tool that shows where your program spends time by displaying function call stacks as horizontal bars… - [force push](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/force-push.md): A Git command that overwrites the remote repository history by forcibly uploading your local commits, ignoring any conflicting changes on… - [foreign key](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/foreign-key.md): A foreign key is a column or set of columns in a database table that points to the primary key in another table. - [fork](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/fork.md): To create an independent copy of a repository (codebase) so you can make changes without affecting the original project. - [full-stack](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/full-stack.md): Full-stack refers to a developer or skill set that covers all layers of software development, from the front-end (user interface) to the… - [function](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/function.md): A reusable block of code that performs a specific task and can be called multiple times from different parts of a program. - [FYI](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/fyi.md): FYI stands for "for your information". ### G - [game changer](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/game-changer.md): A game changer is something that completely changes how a situation works, usually for the better. - [game day](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/game-day.md): The day when a software product, feature, or system goes live to real users in production. - [garbage collection](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/garbage-collection.md): An automatic process in programming languages that identifies and frees up memory that is no longer being used by your application… - [GDPR](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/gdpr.md) (General Data Protection Regulation): GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation—a strict EU law that controls how companies collect, store, and use personal data from… - [gear up](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/gear-up.md): To prepare or get ready for a particular task, project, or event. - [generative AI](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/generative-ai.md): Generative AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that can create new content such as text, images, code, or music based on patterns… - [git blame](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/git-blame.md): A Git command that shows which developer made each change to a specific file, line by line, and when those changes were made. - [GitFlow](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/gitflow.md): A branching strategy for Git that uses multiple long-lived branches (develop, release, hotfix) alongside the main production branch to… - [go the extra mile](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/go-the-extra-mile.md): To put in additional effort or do more than what is expected or required. - [go-live](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/go-live.md): The moment when a software product, feature, or system becomes available to real users in a production environment. - [go-to-market](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/go-to-market.md): A go-to-market strategy is a comprehensive plan that outlines how a company will introduce a new product or service to customers and gain… - [go/no-go](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/go-no-go.md): A decision checkpoint where a team determines whether a project or release is ready to proceed (go) or if it must be stopped or delayed… - [GraphQL](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/graphql.md): GraphQL is a query language and runtime for APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that allows clients to request exactly the data they… - [grooming](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/grooming.md): The process of reviewing, clarifying, and preparing user stories and tasks in a product backlog before they are scheduled for a sprint. - [ground truth](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/ground-truth.md): The verified correct data or standard used to evaluate whether a system, model, or prediction is accurate. - [growth mindset](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/growth-mindset.md): A belief that your abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, practice, and learning from mistakes. - [gut check](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/gut-check.md): A quick informal assessment or review based on intuition and experience to verify if something feels right before proceeding. ### H - [hallucination](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/hallucination.md): When an AI model generates false or fabricated information with confidence, presenting it as if it were accurate. - [hard stop](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/hard-stop.md): A firm, non-negotiable deadline or point at which an activity must completely stop. - [hardening sprint](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/hardening-sprint.md): A short, focused sprint dedicated to improving code quality, stability, and security by fixing bugs, refactoring, and addressing technical… - [hashing](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/hashing.md): The process of converting data of any size into a fixed-size string of characters using a mathematical algorithm, typically to verify data… - [headcount](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/headcount.md): The total number of employees or staff members in a company, department, or project team. - [header](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/header.md): In tech, a header is metadata or information placed at the beginning of a request, response, file, or document that provides instructions… - [heads down](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/heads-down.md): Being heads down means you are focused on your work and do not want meetings or interruptions for a while. - [heads-up](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/heads-up.md): A brief advance warning or notification about something that is going to happen soon, allowing someone to prepare or be aware in advance. - [headwinds](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/headwinds.md): In business, headwinds are problems or conditions that slow progress or make results worse; tailwinds are conditions that help. - [health check](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/health-check.md): A diagnostic test or procedure that verifies whether a system, service, or application is running correctly and responding as expected. - [heap](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/heap.md): A region of computer memory used for dynamic memory allocation, where data is stored during program execution. - [Helm](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/helm.md): Helm is a package manager for Kubernetes that simplifies the process of defining, installing, and upgrading applications on Kubernetes… - [hiring plan](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/hiring-plan.md): A structured document or strategy that outlines which positions a company plans to fill, when they will hire, how much budget is… - [hit the ground running](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/hit-the-ground-running.md): To hit the ground running means to start something new and be productive immediately, without a slow start. - [hook up](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/hook-up.md): To connect or link different devices, systems, or components to work together. - [hot path](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/hot-path.md): The section of code that is executed most frequently or handles the most critical operations in a program. - [hot reload](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/hot-reload.md): A development feature that automatically updates your running application with code changes without requiring a full restart. - [hot take](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/hot-take.md): A hot take is a quick, bold opinion or reaction to something, often expressed without much thought or research. - [HTTP](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/http.md) (HyperText Transfer Protocol): HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol, the standard protocol used for transferring data between a web client (like a browser) and a… - [hybrid cloud](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/hybrid-cloud.md): A computing environment that combines on-premise infrastructure (servers in your own data center) with public cloud services (like AWS or… - [hybrid work](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/hybrid-work.md): A work arrangement where employees split their time between working in a physical office and working remotely from home or another location. - [hypothesis](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/hypothesis.md): A testable prediction or proposed explanation based on limited evidence, used as a starting point for further investigation or… ### I - [IaaS](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/iaas.md) (Infrastructure as a Service): Infrastructure as a Service is a cloud computing model where a provider delivers virtualized computing resources over the internet. - [IC track](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/ic-track.md): The IC track (Individual Contributor track) is a career progression path for employees who advance through technical expertise and skill… - [ideate](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/ideate.md): To ideate means to come up with ideas, usually as a group, before deciding what to build or do. - [idempotency key](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/idempotency-key.md): A unique identifier sent with a request to ensure that if the request is retried, the same operation is only executed once, preventing… - [immutable](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/immutable.md): Unable to be changed or modified after creation. - [IMO](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/imo.md): IMO stands for "in my opinion". - [impact analysis](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/impact-analysis.md): A systematic process of examining how a change or decision will affect different parts of a system, project, or organization before… - [incident](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/incident.md): An unplanned event or problem that disrupts normal operations in a system, service, or application, requiring immediate response and… - [incident channel](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/incident-channel.md): A dedicated communication channel (usually a chat room or Slack channel) where a team discusses and coordinates the response to a critical… - [incident commander](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/incident-commander.md): The person responsible for coordinating and managing the response to a system outage or critical problem in a technology company. - [indexing](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/indexing.md): The process of creating a data structure (called an index) that allows a database, search engine, or application to find and retrieve data… - [individual contributor](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/individual-contributor.md): An employee who performs technical or professional work and directly contributes to company projects without managing other people. - [inference](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/inference.md): In machine learning and AI, inference is the process of using a trained model to make predictions or generate outputs on new data. - [infrastructure](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/infrastructure.md): The basic physical and organizational systems needed to operate software, applications, or services, including servers, networks… - [ingress](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/ingress.md): The way data, traffic, or requests enter a system, network, or application from the outside. - [inheritance](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/inheritance.md): In object-oriented programming, inheritance is a mechanism that allows a class to acquire properties and methods from another class… - [input validation](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/input-validation.md): The process of checking that data entered by a user or external system meets specific requirements before the application accepts and… - [interface](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/interface.md): A contract or set of rules that defines how different software components, systems, or users interact with each other. - [intern](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/intern.md): A student or recent graduate who works at a company for a limited time to gain practical experience in their field, usually while studying… - [IP address](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/ip-address.md): An IP address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to each device connected to a network, allowing devices to find and communicate… - [IPO](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/ipo.md) (Initial Public Offering): IPO stands for Initial Public Offering. - [issue](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/issue.md): A problem, bug, or task that needs to be fixed or completed in software development. - [iterate](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/iterate.md): To repeat a process or improve something by making small changes and testing each version. ### J - [jump the gun](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/jump-the-gun.md): To do something too soon, especially without thinking carefully about it. - [JWT](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/jwt.md) (JSON Web Token): JWT (JSON Web Token) is a compact, self-contained standard for securely transmitting information between parties as a JSON object. ### K - [kanban](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/kanban.md): A visual project management method that uses a board with columns to track work items as they move from one stage to another, typically… - [keep in the loop](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/keep-in-the-loop.md): To regularly inform someone about updates or progress on a project or decision so they stay aware and involved. - [kickoff](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/kickoff.md): The initial meeting or event that officially starts a project, product launch, or initiative. - [KPI](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/kpi.md) (Key Performance Indicator): A Key Performance Indicator (KPI) is a measurable value that shows how effectively someone or a team is achieving business objectives. - [Kubernetes](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/kubernetes.md): Kubernetes is an open-source platform that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications across clusters… - [kudos](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/kudos.md): Praise, credit, or recognition given to someone for their work or achievement. ### L - [latency](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/latency.md): The time delay between sending a request and receiving a response in a system. - [layoff](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/layoff.md): A layoff is when a company terminates employee positions, usually due to budget cuts, restructuring, or business downturn, rather than… - [learnings](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/learnings.md): At work, "learnings" are the lessons or insights a team takes from a project, experiment or mistake. - [level-setting](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/level-setting.md): The process of ensuring all participants in a meeting have the same understanding of goals, context, and expectations before diving into… - [LGTM](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/lgtm.md) (Looks Good To Me): An acronym meaning Looks Good To Me, used in code reviews to indicate that a reviewer has examined the code and approves it for merging or… - [linting](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/linting.md): Linting is the automated process of analyzing source code to find and flag potential bugs, style inconsistencies, and deviations from best… - [LMK](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/lmk.md): LMK stands for "let me know". - [load balancing](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/load-balancing.md): The process of distributing incoming network traffic or computational work across multiple servers to prevent any single server from… - [load test](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/load-test.md): A type of performance testing that simulates many users accessing an application simultaneously to measure how the system behaves under… - [lock file](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/lock-file.md): A file that records the exact versions of all dependencies and packages your project uses. - [log out](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/log-out.md): To end your session and leave a computer system, app, or online account. - [log through](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/log-through.md): To record or document events, actions, or changes in a systematic way for future reference. - [logging](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/logging.md): The process of recording information about what a program does while it runs, typically to track errors, performance, and system behavior. - [look into](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/look-into.md): To investigate or examine a matter or issue. - [look through](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/look-through.md): To review or examine something carefully, often to check for problems or details. - [loop in](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/loop-in.md): To include someone in a conversation, email chain, or project by adding them so they receive updates and can contribute their input. - [low-hanging fruit](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/low-hanging-fruit.md): Easy tasks or opportunities that can be completed quickly with minimal effort, offering immediate value or progress. - [LTV](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/ltv.md) (Lifetime Value): LTV stands for Lifetime Value, the total amount of money a customer is expected to spend on a company's products or services during their… - [lunch and learn](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/lunch-and-learn.md): An informal company event where employees gather during lunch to learn about a topic from a colleague or expert. ### M - [management track](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/management-track.md): A career path in an organization where you move into leadership and management roles, overseeing teams and projects rather than doing… - [manager schedule](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/manager-schedule.md): A work schedule characterized by fragmented time with frequent interruptions, meetings, and context-switching, common among managers and… - [meeting notes](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/meeting-notes.md): A written record of important information, decisions, and action items discussed during a meeting. - [meeting overload](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/meeting-overload.md): A situation where someone has too many meetings scheduled, leaving insufficient time for focused work, deep thinking, or productive tasks. - [memory leak](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/memory-leak.md): A situation in which a computer program fails to release memory that it has allocated, causing the program to use more and more memory… - [Merge](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/merge.md): To combine changes from one branch of code into another, usually from a feature branch into the main codebase. - [merge conflict](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/merge-conflict.md): A merge conflict occurs when two developers change the same lines of code in different branches, and the version control system cannot… - [message broker](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/message-broker.md): A message broker is middleware software that translates messages between different applications or services, allowing them to communicate… - [metric](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/metric.md): A metric is a measurable value or standard used to track progress, performance, or quality in a project, product, or system. - [migration](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/migration.md): The process of moving data, applications, or systems from one environment, platform, or version to another with minimal downtime. - [milestone](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/milestone.md): A significant point or event in a project timeline that marks progress toward completion. - [mock](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/mock.md): To create a fake or simplified version of a component, function, or external service for testing purposes. - [model evaluation](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/model-evaluation.md): The process of assessing how well a machine learning model performs using specific metrics and test data. - [monitoring](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/monitoring.md): The continuous observation and checking of a system, application, or process to ensure it is working properly and to detect any problems… - [monolith](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/monolith.md): A large software application built as a single, unified codebase where all components are tightly integrated into one system. - [monorepo](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/monorepo.md): A single version control repository that holds multiple projects or packages instead of keeping each project in separate repositories. - [moonshot](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/moonshot.md): A moonshot is a very ambitious project or goal that is hard to achieve but would have a huge impact if it worked. - [move the needle](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/move-the-needle.md): To make meaningful progress or create a significant, measurable impact on a goal or metric. - [moving goalposts](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/moving-goalposts.md): When project requirements, deadlines, or success criteria change unexpectedly after work has already started, making it harder to complete… - [moving target](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/moving-target.md): A goal, requirement, or objective that continuously changes or shifts, making it difficult to reach completion or achieve success. - [MRR](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/mrr.md) (Monthly Recurring Revenue): Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) is the predictable amount of revenue a company expects to generate each month from subscription-based… - [MTTR](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/mttr.md) (Mean Time To Repair): MTTR stands for Mean Time To Repair. - [multimodal](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/multimodal.md): Multimodal refers to systems or models that process and understand multiple types of data inputs simultaneously, such as text, images… - [mutation testing](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/mutation-testing.md): A software testing technique where small intentional changes (mutations) are introduced into code to verify that your test suite can… ### N - [NDA](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/nda.md) (Non-Disclosure Agreement): A Non-Disclosure Agreement is a legal contract that prevents someone from sharing confidential information about a company, project, or… - [net-net](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/net-net.md): "Net-net" means "the final result" or "the bottom line" after everything has been considered. - [no-brainer](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/no-brainer.md): A decision or choice that is so obvious or easy that it requires no thinking. - [node](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/node.md): A single point or unit in a network, data structure, or system that can store data and connect to other nodes. - [north star](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/north-star.md): A guiding principle, primary objective, or core value that directs all strategic decisions and work in a company or team. - [npm](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/npm.md) (Node Package Manager): npm (Node Package Manager) is the default package manager for JavaScript and Node.js that allows developers to install, manage, and share… - [null pointer exception](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/null-pointer-exception.md): A runtime error that occurs when your code tries to use a pointer or reference that points to nothing (null). ### O - [OAuth](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/oauth.md): OAuth is an open standard protocol that allows users to authorize third-party applications to access their resources without sharing their… - [object](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/object.md): In programming, an object is an instance of a class that contains both data (properties) and functions (methods). - [off-by-one error](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/off-by-one.md): A programming bug where a loop or array index is off by exactly one position, causing the code to access the wrong element or iterate one… - [offboarding](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/offboarding.md): The structured process of helping an employee leave a company, including returning equipment, revoking access, transferring knowledge, and… - [OKR](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/okr.md) (Objectives and Key Results): OKR stands for Objectives and Key Results, a goal-setting framework where you define what you want to achieve (Objective) and how you… - [on my radar](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/on-my-radar.md): "On my radar" means you are aware of something and are keeping an eye on it. - [on the fly](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/on-the-fly.md): Doing something immediately and without advance planning or preparation, often while something else is happening. - [on track](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/on-track.md): Making good progress toward a goal or deadline as planned; proceeding according to schedule without delays or significant problems. - [on-call](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/on-call.md): Available and ready to work immediately if needed, usually outside normal working hours. - [on-call handoff](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/on-call-handoff.md): The process of transferring on-call responsibilities from one person or team to another, typically at a scheduled time such as shift… - [on-call rotation](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/on-call-rotation.md): A scheduled system where team members take turns being responsible for responding to production issues and emergencies outside normal… - [on-premise](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/on-premise.md): Software or infrastructure installed and run on a company's own servers and computers at their physical location, rather than hosted in… - [onboarding](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/onboarding.md): The process of integrating a new employee into a company by providing them with the tools, knowledge, and access they need to start… - [one-on-one](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/one-on-one.md): A private meeting between two people, typically a manager and an employee, to discuss work progress, feedback, or personal development. - [OOO](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/ooo.md) (Out of Office): OOO stands for "out of office": you are away from work and not available, for example on vacation, sick or travelling. - [OpenAPI](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/openapi.md): OpenAPI is a standardized specification for describing RESTful APIs in a machine-readable format, allowing developers to understand… - [optimize for](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/optimize-for.md): To adjust or design something to achieve the best results for a specific goal or situation. - [orchestration](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/orchestration.md): The automated coordination and management of multiple systems, services, or tasks to work together seamlessly. - [out of pocket](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/out-of-pocket.md): At work in the US, "out of pocket" usually means you are unavailable or hard to reach for a while. - [out of scope](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/out-of-scope.md): Something that falls outside the defined boundaries or limits of a project, task, or responsibility. - [over-index](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/over-index.md): To give too much weight or importance to a particular factor when making a decision or analyzing data. - [overcommunicate](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/overcommunicate.md): To share information more frequently and in greater detail than strictly necessary to ensure everyone understands decisions, changes, and… - [overflow](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/overflow.md): A condition in computing where data or memory exceeds the allocated space in a buffer or variable, causing system errors or unexpected… ### P - [P0](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/p0.md): P0 is the highest priority severity level assigned to critical bugs or issues that must be fixed immediately because they prevent the… - [PaaS](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/paas.md) (Platform as a Service): PaaS stands for Platform as a Service. - [package](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/package.md): A collection of related code, libraries, or software components grouped together for distribution and reuse. - [package manager](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/package-manager.md): A software tool that automates the process of installing, updating, configuring, and removing software libraries and dependencies for your… - [pagination](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/pagination.md): The practice of dividing large amounts of data or content into separate, manageable pages so users can view it in smaller chunks. - [pain point](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/pain-point.md): A specific problem, difficulty, or frustration that a customer, user, or team experiences repeatedly. - [pair programming](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/pair-programming.md): A software development practice where two programmers work together at the same computer, with one typing (the driver) and one reviewing… - [paradigm shift](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/paradigm-shift.md): A paradigm shift is a big, basic change in how people think about or do something. - [parking lot](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/parking-lot.md): A strategy in meetings where you temporarily postpone discussing a topic to stay focused on the current agenda, with the intention to… - [payload](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/payload.md): The actual data being sent or received in a network request, message, or API call, excluding headers and metadata. - [people manager](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/people-manager.md): A person in a management position who is responsible for supervising, coaching, and developing employees. - [per my last email](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/per-my-last-email.md): "Per my last email" means "as I said in my previous email". - [performance review](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/performance-review.md): A formal meeting between a manager and employee to discuss the employee's work quality, achievements, goals, and areas for improvement… - [performance test](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/performance-test.md): A type of software testing that checks how well an application performs under specific conditions, measuring speed, stability, and… - [PFA](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/pfa.md) (Please Find Attached): PFA stands for "please find attached", a short way to tell someone in an email that you have attached a file. - [phased rollout](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/phased-rollout.md): A strategy to release a new product, feature, or update to users gradually in stages rather than all at once. - [ping](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/ping.md): To quickly reach out to someone, usually via message or chat, to get their attention or ask a quick question. - [PIP](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/pip.md) (Performance Improvement Plan): PIP commonly refers to a Performance Improvement Plan—a formal document outlining specific goals and expectations an employee must meet… - [pivot](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/pivot.md): To make a significant change in strategy, direction, or approach, especially when the original plan is not working as expected. - [planning poker](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/planning-poker.md): An agile estimation technique where team members use cards or hand signals to estimate the effort or complexity of tasks during sprint… - [pointer](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/pointer.md): A pointer is a variable in programming that stores the memory address of another variable, allowing you to access and manipulate data… - [polymorphism](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/polymorphism.md): The ability of objects or functions to take multiple forms or for the same interface to work with different data types. - [port](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/port.md): A port is either a specific number that identifies a communication endpoint on a network, or the process of adapting software to run on a… - [post-incident review](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/post-incident-review.md): A structured meeting held after a system outage or critical failure to analyze what happened, why it happened, and how to prevent it in… - [post-mortem](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/post-mortem.md): A structured meeting or review held after a project, incident, or deployment to analyze what happened, identify what went wrong, and… - [power off](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/power-off.md): To turn off or shut down a device or system. - [pre-read](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/pre-read.md): Materials provided to team members before a meeting so they can review them in advance, or the act of reading these materials beforehand… - [prepone](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/prepone.md): Prepone means to move a meeting or event to an earlier time; it is the opposite of postpone and is used mainly in Indian English. - [primary key](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/primary-key.md): A primary key is a column or set of columns in a database table that uniquely identifies each row. - [principal engineer](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/principal-engineer.md): A senior technical leader in engineering organizations who is responsible for making strategic architectural decisions, mentoring junior… - [priority](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/priority.md): The level of importance or urgency assigned to a task, feature, or issue that determines the order in which work should be completed. - [procurement](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/procurement.md): The process of obtaining goods, services, or software from external suppliers through planning, sourcing, negotiation, and contract… - [product owner](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/product-owner.md): The person responsible for defining what a software product should do, prioritizing features, and making decisions about product direction. - [product-led growth](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/product-led-growth.md): A business strategy where the product itself is the primary driver of customer acquisition, retention, and expansion, rather than relying… - [project kickoff](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/project-kickoff.md): The initial meeting or event that officially starts a project, where the team aligns on goals, timelines, roles, and deliverables. - [Prometheus](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/prometheus.md): Prometheus is an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit that collects metrics from applications and infrastructure in real time. - [promise](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/promise.md): In programming, a Promise is a JavaScript object that represents the eventual completion (or failure) of an asynchronous operation and its… - [promotion](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/promotion.md): A job advancement where an employee moves to a higher position with more responsibility, authority, and usually higher salary. - [proof of concept](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/proof-of-concept.md): A small, preliminary test or demonstration that shows an idea, technology, or solution works before investing time and resources into full… - [protected branch](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/protected-branch.md): A branch in your version control system that has restrictions set up to prevent accidental or unauthorized changes. - [prototype](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/prototype.md): An early, working version of a product or feature built to test ideas, gather feedback, and identify problems before full development. - [proxy](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/proxy.md): A proxy is an intermediary server or service that acts on behalf of a client to communicate with another server, often used to improve… - [PTAL](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/ptal.md) (Please Take a Look): PTAL stands for "please take a look": a short request asking someone to review your code, document or change. - [PTO](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/pto.md) (Paid Time Off): PTO stands for "paid time off": days you are away from work and still get paid, such as vacation or personal days. - [pub/sub](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/pub-sub.md) (Publish-Subscribe): Pub/sub (publish-subscribe) is a messaging pattern where publishers send messages to a topic and subscribers receive those messages… - [pull in](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/pull-in.md): To attract or gather attention, resources, or support. - [pull request](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/pull-request.md): A formal request to merge code changes from one branch into another, typically requiring review and approval from team members before the… - [Pull the plug](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/pull-the-plug.md): To stop or cancel something, usually a project, product, or initiative. - [punt](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/punt.md): At work, to punt on something means to delay a decision or task, or push it to someone else, usually because it is not a priority now. - [pure function](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/pure-function.md): A function that always returns the same output for the same input and does not modify any external state or data. - [push the envelope](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/push-the-envelope.md): To push the envelope means to go beyond the usual limits and try something new, bold or more advanced. - [pushback](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/pushback.md): Pushback is resistance or disagreement expressed by someone in response to a proposal, plan, or decision. - [put a pin in it](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/put-a-pin-in-it.md): "Put a pin in it" means to pause a topic and come back to it later. ### Q - [QA](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/qa.md) (Quality Assurance): Quality Assurance (QA) is the process of testing and verifying that software, features, or products work correctly before release. - [quarterly planning](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/quarterly-planning.md): The process of setting goals, allocating resources, and defining priorities for a three-month business period. - [query](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/query.md): A request for information from a database or system, typically written in a special language like SQL. - [queue](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/queue.md): A data structure that stores items in a first-in-first-out (FIFO) order, where items are added at the back and removed from the front. ### R - [race condition](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/race-condition.md): A race condition occurs when the behavior of software depends on the timing or sequence of events that are not controlled by the… - [RACI](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/raci.md) (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed): RACI is a matrix framework used in project management to clearly assign four types of responsibilities (Responsible, Accountable… - [radical candor](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/radical-candor.md): A management approach where you give honest, direct feedback to colleagues while genuinely caring about their well-being and success. - [RAG](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/rag.md) (Red, Amber, Green): RAG stands for Red, Amber, Green, a traffic light status system used to quickly communicate project health, risk level, or task completion… - [ramp-up](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/ramp-up.md): A rapid increase in activity, production, or effort, typically to reach a target level quickly. - [rate limiting](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/rate-limiting.md): A technique that restricts the number of requests a user or application can make to a system within a specific time period. - [re-org](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/re-org.md): A re-org (short for reorganization) is when a company changes its structure, reporting lines, teams, or departments. - [reach out](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/reach-out.md): To reach out means to contact someone, usually by email or message, to ask, offer or share something. - [read the room](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/read-the-room.md): To understand and respond appropriately to the mood, emotions, and attitudes of the people in a conversation or meeting. - [reading between the lines](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/reading-between-the-lines.md): To understand the hidden or implied meaning in what someone says or writes, rather than just the obvious or stated meaning. - [rebase](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/rebase.md): To rebase means to move or re-apply a series of commits from one branch onto another branch, typically to integrate recent changes and… - [recursion](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/recursion.md): A programming technique where a function calls itself to solve a problem by breaking it into smaller, identical subproblems. - [red flag](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/red-flag.md): A warning sign or indicator that something might be problematic, risky, or wrong. - [refactor](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/refactor.md): To rewrite existing code to improve its quality, readability, or structure without changing what it does or adding new features. - [regression](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/regression.md): A bug or error that appears in software after a recent code change, causing previously working features to break or behave incorrectly. - [regression suite](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/regression-suite.md): A set of automated tests designed to verify that recent code changes did not break existing functionality or introduce new bugs. - [reinventing the wheel](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/reinventing-the-wheel.md): Building something from scratch when a working solution already exists. - [release](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/release.md): To make software or a new version available to users or the public. - [release candidate](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/release-candidate.md): A version of software that is ready to be released to users but is still being tested for bugs. - [release notes](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/release-notes.md): Official documentation that describes the new features, bug fixes, improvements, and known issues in a software version released to users. - [remote work](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/remote-work.md): Work performed from a location outside the company office, typically from home or a coworking space, using technology to stay connected… - [replication](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/replication.md): The process of creating exact copies of data, code, or systems across multiple locations or servers to ensure redundancy, reliability, and… - [request](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/request.md): A formal or informal act of asking for something, or in tech, a message sent from a client to a server asking it to perform an action or… - [requirements](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/requirements.md): The specific features, functions, or conditions that a software product or system must have to solve a business problem or meet user needs. - [response](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/response.md): The data or message that a server sends back to a client after receiving a request. - [retention](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/retention.md): The ability or action of keeping employees, customers, or users engaged and satisfied so they continue working for or using a company. - [retrospective](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/retrospective.md): A structured team meeting held after a project sprint or release to discuss what went well, what went poorly, and what the team should… - [retry](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/retry.md): To attempt an operation or action again, especially after a failure or error. - [revert](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/revert.md): To undo or go back to a previous state of code, typically by undoing a recent commit or change. - [RFC](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/rfc.md) (Request for Comments): RFC stands for Request for Comments. - [RFP](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/rfp.md) (Request for Proposal): RFP stands for Request for Proposal. - [risk register](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/risk-register.md): A document or database that lists all identified risks in a project, including their likelihood, impact, and mitigation strategies. - [roadmap](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/roadmap.md): A strategic plan that outlines what a product, team, or company will build or achieve over a specific time period, typically organized by… - [ROI](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/roi.md) (Return on Investment): Return on Investment (ROI) is a measure of how much profit or value you gain from money or resources you invest in something. - [role](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/role.md): A set of permissions, responsibilities, or functions assigned to a user, system component, or team member in a software system or… - [roll out](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/roll-out.md): To introduce or launch something new on a larger scale. - [roll over](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/roll-over.md): To transfer or carry forward data, settings, or benefits from one period or cycle to another. - [Rollback](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/rollback.md): A rollback is when you return a system to a previous, working version after a bad deployment or change. - [rollback plan](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/rollback-plan.md): A detailed strategy prepared in advance to quickly revert software, systems, or deployments to a previous stable version if something goes… - [root cause analysis](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/root-cause-analysis.md): A systematic process of investigating a problem or failure to find the deepest reason why it occurred, rather than just treating the… - [round-robin](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/round-robin.md): A method where people take turns in a fixed order, rotating through a cycle. - [RSU](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/rsu.md) (Restricted Stock Unit): RSU stands for Restricted Stock Unit. - [rubber duck](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/rubber-duck.md): A debugging technique where you explain your code line-by-line to an inanimate object (traditionally a rubber duck) to identify bugs and… - [rubber stamp](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/rubber-stamp.md): To approve something quickly and without proper examination or consideration. - [run it up the flagpole](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/run-it-up-the-flagpole.md): "Run it up the flagpole" means to share an idea with others to see how they react before deciding. - [runbook](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/runbook.md): A detailed, step-by-step guide that lists all the procedures and commands a team needs to execute to perform a specific task, deploy code… - [runway](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/runway.md): In tech and business, runway is the amount of time or money a company, project, or team has before it runs out of resources or must… ### S - [sandbox](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/sandbox.md): An isolated testing environment where developers can safely run code, test features, or experiment without affecting the live production… - [scale back](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/scale-back.md): To reduce the size, scope, or resources of a project or operation. - [scale up](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/scale-up.md): To expand or increase the capacity or capability of a system or operation. - [scope](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/scope.md): The range of work, features, or responsibilities included in a project, task, or assignment. - [screen share](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/screen-share.md): The act of displaying your computer screen to other people during a video call or meeting so they can see what you are working on. - [script](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/script.md): A short program or set of instructions written in a programming language that automates tasks or performs specific functions on a computer… - [scroll through](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/scroll-through.md): To quickly browse or navigate through content by scrolling. - [scrum](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/scrum.md): Scrum is an Agile framework for managing software projects through iterative cycles called sprints, where teams meet regularly in short… - [scrum master](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/scrum-master.md): A scrum master is a facilitator and coach for a team using the Agile Scrum methodology. - [security review](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/security-review.md): A formal examination of code, systems, or infrastructure to identify security vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and compliance gaps before… - [semantic versioning](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/semantic-versioning.md): A versioning system where software version numbers follow MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH format, where each number indicates the type of change made… - [separation of concerns](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/separation-of-concerns.md): A software design principle where different functionalities or responsibilities are kept in separate, independent modules or layers so… - [serverless](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/serverless.md): A cloud computing model where you write and deploy code without managing servers or infrastructure. - [service mesh](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/service-mesh.md): A service mesh is a dedicated infrastructure layer that handles communication between microservices in a distributed system. - [session](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/session.md): A session is a continuous period of time during which a user interacts with a system, or a dedicated block of time when developers work… - [set up](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/set-up.md): To arrange or configure something so it is ready for use. - [SEV1](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/sev1.md): SEV1 is a severity classification used to label the most critical system failures or bugs that require immediate attention and halt normal… - [severance](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/severance.md): Compensation paid by a company to an employee when their employment is terminated, usually involuntarily. - [severity](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/severity.md): The level or degree of how serious or critical a problem, issue, or bug is in software development. - [severity matrix](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/severity-matrix.md): A structured table or framework that classifies problems, bugs, or risks by their impact level and how quickly they need to be fixed. - [sharding](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/sharding.md): Sharding is a database scaling technique where data is divided and distributed across multiple separate database servers based on a shard… - [shoutout](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/shoutout.md): A public recognition or acknowledgment of someone's contribution or achievement in a meeting or communication. - [show and tell](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/show-and-tell.md): An informal session or meeting where team members present their recent work, projects, or discoveries to colleagues and invite questions… - [side effect](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/side-effect.md): An unintended change in program state caused by executing code, where a function modifies something outside of its primary purpose, such… - [sign in](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/sign-in.md): To authenticate or log in to a computer system, network, or online account. - [sign-off](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/sign-off.md): Formal approval or authorization from a manager, stakeholder, or client to proceed with a project, release, or decision. - [signing bonus](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/signing-bonus.md): A lump sum of money paid to a new employee when they join a company as part of their hiring package. - [silo](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/silo.md): A silo is a situation where teams, departments, or parts of an organization work independently without sharing information or… - [singleton](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/singleton.md): A design pattern that restricts a class to have only one instance and provides a global point of access to that instance. - [skin in the game](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/skin-in-the-game.md): "Skin in the game" means having something personal at risk in an outcome, such as money, time or reputation, so you care about the result. - [skip-level](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/skip-level.md): A one-on-one meeting between an employee and their manager's manager, skipping the direct manager in the reporting chain. - [skip-level meeting](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/skip-level-meeting.md): A one-on-one meeting between an employee and someone two or more levels above them in the organizational hierarchy, typically bypassing… - [SLA](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/sla.md) (Service Level Agreement): A Service Level Agreement is a formal contract between a service provider and client that specifies guaranteed performance standards… - [SLO](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/slo.md) (Service Level Objective): SLO stands for Service Level Objective. - [SME](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/sme.md) (Subject Matter Expert): At work, SME usually stands for "subject matter expert": the person who knows a topic or system best and answers questions about it. - [smoke test](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/smoke-test.md): A quick, basic test run to check if a software application starts and runs without crashing or producing obvious errors before conducting… - [socialize](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/socialize.md): To share an idea, plan, or decision with relevant people informally before it becomes official, to gather feedback and build support. - [SOP](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/sop.md) (Standard Operating Procedure): SOP stands for Standard Operating Procedure—a set of step-by-step instructions that defines how a team should perform a task or process… - [SOW](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/sow.md) (Statement of Work): A Statement of Work (SOW) is a formal document that outlines the specific tasks, deliverables, timeline, and budget for a project between… - [spaghetti code](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/spaghetti-code.md): Code that is confusing and tangled because it has poor structure, with many dependencies and unclear logic paths. - [specification](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/specification.md): A detailed description of the requirements, features, or technical details that a product, system, or component must have. - [SPOC](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/spoc.md) (Single Point of Contact): SPOC stands for "single point of contact": the one person you go to for a project, client or issue. - [sprint](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/sprint.md): A short, fixed time period (usually 1-4 weeks) during which a development team completes a set amount of work toward a larger project goal. - [sprint demo](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/sprint-demo.md): A scheduled meeting at the end of a sprint where the development team presents completed work to stakeholders, product owners, and other… - [squash](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/squash.md): To combine multiple Git commits into a single commit, or to quickly fix and eliminate bugs or issues before release. - [SSL](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/ssl.md) (Secure Sockets Layer): SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a security protocol that encrypts data transmitted between a client and server, protecting sensitive… - [SSR](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/ssr.md) (Server-Side Rendering): SSR stands for Server-Side Rendering, a web development approach where HTML pages are generated on the server before being sent to the… - [staff engineer](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/staff-engineer.md): A senior-level software engineer at a company who has deep technical expertise and influences architecture and strategy across multiple… - [staging](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/staging.md): A staging environment is a copy of your production system where developers and testers can safely test code changes before releasing them… - [stakeholder](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/stakeholder.md): A stakeholder is any person or group who is affected by or has an interest in a project, decision, or product. - [Standup](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/standup.md): A short daily meeting where team members briefly share what they did yesterday, what they plan to do today, and any problems blocking them. - [start-stop-continue](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/start-stop-continue.md): A retrospective or feedback technique with three categories: actions to start doing, actions to stop doing, and actions to continue doing. - [stash](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/stash.md): In Git, to temporarily save uncommitted changes so you can switch branches or clean your working directory without losing work. - [state](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/state.md): In programming, state refers to the current condition or values of data, variables, and objects at any given moment. - [stateless](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/stateless.md): Describing a system or service that does not store or retain information about previous interactions or requests. - [static analysis](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/static-analysis.md): The process of analyzing code without running it, using automated tools to find bugs, security issues, and code quality problems before… - [status code](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/status-code.md): A three-digit number that a server sends back to show whether an HTTP request was successful, failed, or needs additional action. - [status update](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/status-update.md): A brief report that informs others about the current progress, condition, or state of a project, task, or system. - [stock options](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/stock-options.md): Stock options are a form of employee compensation that gives you the right to buy shares of your company at a fixed price (called the… - [stored procedure](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/stored-procedure.md): A set of SQL statements that are saved and compiled in a database, allowing you to execute them repeatedly by calling the procedure by… - [story point](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/story-point.md): A unit of measurement used in Agile software development to estimate the effort, complexity, and risk required to complete a user story. - [surface](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/surface.md): To bring up or reveal information, issues, or ideas that were previously hidden, unknown, or not discussed. - [sync call](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/sync-call.md): A synchronous meeting where team members join at the same time to discuss urgent issues, align on priorities, or solve problems in… - [sync together](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/sync-together.md): To coordinate or align data, actions, or plans between multiple people, teams, or systems. - [synergy](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/synergy.md): Synergy is when two teams, products or companies work together and achieve more than they could separately. - [synthetic data](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/synthetic-data.md): Artificially generated data created by algorithms or tools to mimic real data patterns, used for testing, training, and development… - [system design interview](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/system-design-interview.md): A technical job interview where candidates are asked to design large-scale software systems, focusing on architecture, scalability, and… ### T - [table this](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/table-this.md): To postpone or set aside discussion of a topic so it can be addressed later. - [take a step back](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/take-a-step-back.md): To pause and reconsider something from a broader perspective instead of focusing on small details. - [take it offline](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/take-it-offline.md): "Take it offline" means to continue a discussion later, outside the current meeting, usually with fewer people. - [talking points](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/talking-points.md): Key messages, arguments, or topics that you plan to discuss or emphasize in a meeting, presentation, or conversation. - [TBD](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/tbd.md) (To Be Decided): TBD stands for "to be decided" (or "to be determined"): something is not decided yet and will be confirmed later. - [TCP](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/tcp.md) (Transmission Control Protocol): TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is a network protocol that ensures reliable, ordered delivery of data packets between two computers… - [TDD](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/tdd.md) (Test-Driven Development): Test-Driven Development is a software development practice where you write automated tests before writing the actual code that solves the… - [team up](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/team-up.md): To collaborate or work together as a team. - [team with](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/team-with.md): To form a partnership or alliance with another person, team, or organization. - [tech lead](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/tech-lead.md): A senior developer who leads technical decisions and architecture for a team or project while also writing code. - [tech stack](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/tech-stack.md): The combination of programming languages, frameworks, libraries, and tools that a company or project uses to build and run an application. - [tech talk](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/tech-talk.md): An informal conversation or discussion among technical professionals about technical problems, solutions, or implementation details. - [technical debt](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/technical-debt.md): Technical debt is the cost of prioritizing quick delivery over code quality, creating future work that must be repaid through refactoring… - [technical spec](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/technical-spec.md): A detailed document that describes the requirements, design, and implementation details of a software system or feature. - [telemetry](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/telemetry.md): The automatic collection and transmission of data from software applications or devices to analyze performance, usage patterns, and user… - [temperature check](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/temperature-check.md): A quick informal check to see how people feel about something, understand current sentiment, or gauge agreement before moving forward with… - [test environment](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/test-environment.md): A separate copy of your software system where developers and quality assurance teams test new features and fixes before releasing them to… - [test fixture](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/test-fixture.md): A test fixture is a set of objects, data, or conditions that you prepare before running a test to ensure the test can run correctly. - [test plan](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/test-plan.md): A document that outlines the strategy, scope, schedule, and resources needed to test software before release. - [the ball's in your court](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/the-balls-in-your-court.md): It's now your turn to take action or make a decision. - [think outside the box](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/think-outside-the-box.md): To approach a problem or situation in an original or creative way. - [thought leadership](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/thought-leadership.md): The practice of establishing yourself as an expert and influencer in your industry by sharing original ideas, research, and insights that… - [thread](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/thread.md): A single path of execution within a program that runs independently from other threads, allowing multiple tasks to execute simultaneously. - [threaded conversation](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/threaded-conversation.md): A structured conversation where replies are organized in a nested or connected format, keeping related messages grouped together so… - [throughput](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/throughput.md): The amount of work, data, or requests that a system can process or handle in a given unit of time, usually measured per second. - [ticket](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/ticket.md): A ticket is a record in a tracking system that documents a task, bug, feature request, or issue that needs to be completed or fixed. - [tiger team](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/tiger-team.md): A small, highly skilled team assembled quickly to solve a critical or urgent problem, often bypassing normal processes and reporting… - [time zone overlap](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/time-zone-overlap.md): The period during the day when team members working in different time zones have overlapping working hours, allowing them to communicate… - [timebox](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/timebox.md): A fixed period of time allocated for completing a specific task or discussion. - [timeout](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/timeout.md): A timeout is an automatic system interrupt that occurs when a process or connection does not complete within a specified time limit. - [TL;DR](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/tldr.md): TL;DR stands for "too long; didn't read". - [TLS](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/tls.md) (Transport Layer Security): TLS stands for Transport Layer Security, a cryptographic protocol that encrypts data transmitted over the internet to protect it from… - [toil](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/toil.md): To work hard and continuously, especially on something difficult or laborious; in tech contexts, to struggle through complex debugging or… - [token](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/token.md): A token is a unique string of characters that represents a user, data unit, or access right in a software system. - [tokenization](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/tokenization.md): The process of breaking down data, text, or code into smaller, discrete units called tokens that a system can process. - [top-down](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/top-down.md): A communication or management style where decisions, requirements, or information flow from higher levels of authority downward to junior… - [total compensation](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/total-compensation.md): Total compensation is the complete package of money and benefits an employee receives from their employer, including base salary, bonuses… - [touchpoint](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/touchpoint.md): A touchpoint is any moment when a customer interacts with a company, or a short regular check-in between colleagues. - [town hall](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/town-hall.md): A large, open company meeting where leadership shares updates, announcements, and strategy with all employees, often followed by a… - [town hall question](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/townhall-question.md): A question asked by an employee during a town hall meeting, typically directed at company leadership or executives to discuss business… - [training data](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/training-data.md): The dataset used to teach a machine learning model how to make predictions or decisions. - [transaction](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/transaction.md): A sequence of operations in a database or system that is treated as a single, indivisible unit. - [transpile](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/transpile.md): To convert source code from one programming language to another language at a similar level of abstraction, or from a newer version of a… - [triage](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/triage.md): The process of assessing and prioritizing issues, bugs, or tasks based on their severity and urgency to decide which ones to handle first. - [TTL](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/ttl.md) (Time To Live): TTL stands for Time To Live. - [tune out](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/tune-out.md): To stop paying attention or become disinterested in something. - [type checking](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/type-checking.md): The process of verifying that variables, functions, and expressions in code use the correct data types (such as integers, strings, or… - [type inference](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/type-inference.md): The ability of a programming language or compiler to automatically determine the data type of a variable or expression without explicit… - [type safety](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/type-safety.md): A programming language feature that prevents type errors by checking that operations on data are compatible with the data type. ### U - [UAT](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/uat.md) (User Acceptance Testing): UAT stands for User Acceptance Testing. - [undercommunicate](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/undercommunicate.md): To fail to share enough information, details, or updates with team members, often leading to confusion, missed deadlines, or poor… - [unicorn](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/unicorn.md): A privately held startup company valued at $1 billion or more. - [unit test](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/unit-test.md): A unit test is an automated test that verifies a single, small piece of code (like one function or method) works correctly in isolation. - [up to speed](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/up-to-speed.md): To have all the latest information about something. - [use case](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/use-case.md): A specific situation or scenario describing how a user or system will interact with a product or feature to achieve a particular goal. - [user persona](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/user-persona.md): A detailed fictional representation of an ideal customer or user, based on research and data, that describes their goals, behaviors, pain… - [user story](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/user-story.md): A brief description of a feature or functionality from the perspective of an end user, explaining what they want to do and why. ### V - [value proposition](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/value-proposition.md): The unique combination of benefits and advantages that a product or service offers to customers, explaining why they should buy it instead… - [value-add](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/value-add.md): A value-add is an extra benefit that makes a product, service or person's work more useful. - [variable](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/variable.md): A named container in code that stores a value or piece of data that can change during program execution. - [vector database](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/vector-database.md): A specialized database system designed to store and search high-dimensional numerical vectors, commonly used in machine learning, AI, and… - [velocity](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/velocity.md): In agile development, velocity is the amount of work a team completes in a fixed time period, usually measured in story points or tasks… - [vendor](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/vendor.md): A company or person that supplies software, hardware, services, or other products to another business. - [version control](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/version-control.md): A system that tracks and manages changes to code files over time, allowing developers to see what changed, who changed it, and why. - [vesting](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/vesting.md): Vesting is the process by which an employee gradually earns the right to keep company benefits (usually stock options or equity) over a… - [virtual environment](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/virtual-environment.md): An isolated Python (or language-specific) workspace on your computer where you install project-specific packages without affecting your… - [virtual machine](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/virtual-machine.md): A virtual machine is a software program that simulates a complete computer system, allowing you to run an operating system and… - [vulnerability](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/vulnerability.md): A weakness or flaw in software, hardware, or a system that a hacker or attacker can use to gain unauthorized access, steal data, or cause… ### W - [walk-through](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/walk-through.md): A detailed explanation or guided demonstration of how something works, step by step. - [war room](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/war-room.md): A dedicated space or temporary meeting where a team intensively focuses on solving a critical, urgent problem or issue, typically… - [waterfall](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/waterfall.md): A software development methodology where each phase (requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment) must be completed before… - [webhook](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/webhook.md): A webhook is an automated way for one application to send real-time data to another application when a specific event occurs. - [WebSocket](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/websocket.md): WebSocket is a communication protocol that allows real-time, two-way data exchange between a client and server over a single persistent… - [WFH](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/wfh.md) (Work From Home): WFH stands for "work from home": working from your home instead of the office for the day. - [wheelhouse](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/wheelhouse.md): "In your wheelhouse" means a topic is within your skills or expertise; "not my wheelhouse" means it is outside what you know well. - [whiteboard](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/whiteboard.md): A large white surface used for writing or drawing with markers, commonly used in tech meetings to visualize ideas, architecture, and… - [win-win situation](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/win-win-situation.md): A scenario where all parties involved benefit or achieve their desired outcomes. - [WIP](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/wip.md) (Work In Progress): WIP stands for Work In Progress. - [won't fix](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/wont-fix.md): A status label assigned to a reported bug or feature request indicating that the development team has decided not to fix or implement it… - [work on](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/work-on.md): To spend time and effort on a task, project, or problem. - [working group](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/working-group.md): A temporary group of people from different departments or teams who work together on a specific project or problem for a limited time. - [write-up](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/write-up.md): A written document or report that summarizes information, findings, or conclusions about a project, meeting, incident, or technical topic. ### X - [XSS](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/xss.md) (Cross-Site Scripting): XSS stands for Cross-Site Scripting, a security vulnerability where an attacker injects malicious scripts into a web application, which… ### Y - [yak shaving](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/yak-shaving.md): Yak shaving is the act of doing a series of seemingly unrelated tasks before you can complete the main task you actually want to do. - [YAML](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/yaml.md) (YAML Ain't Markup Language): YAML stands for YAML Aint Markup Language. ### Z - [zero trust](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/zero-trust.md): A security approach that assumes no user, device, or network request should be automatically trusted, even inside your organization. - [Zoom fatigue](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/zoom-fatigue.md): The tiredness, stress, and mental exhaustion that people feel after spending long periods in video conference meetings, especially on… ### # - [360 feedback](https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn/360-feedback.md): A performance evaluation method where an employee receives confidential, anonymous feedback from colleagues at all levels (managers… ## About Speak Tech English Speak Tech English teaches non-native tech professionals the English they need at work and in interviews, through self-study ebooks and courses, 150+ free guides and a free newsletter; live lessons are on its sister site Mockly English. - Shop: https://speaktechenglish.com/courses/ - All products (markdown): https://speaktechenglish.com/products.md - Free guides (markdown): https://app.speaktechenglish.com/guides.md - Tech English glossary (markdown): https://app.speaktechenglish.com/learn.md - Newsletter (10% off): https://speaktechenglish.com/#subscribe - 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