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Tips, insights, and updates for developers improving their English.

20 Tech Terms Chinese Developers Often Mispronounce (中国开发者常读错的技术术语)

Chinese developers frequently mispronounce cache, daemon, and OAuth. Here are 20 tech terms with correct IPA, common mistakes, and tips from DevGlish.

20 Tech Terms Japanese Engineers Often Mispronounce (エンジニアが間違えやすい技術用語)

Japanese engineers often rely on katakana approximations for tech terms. Here are 20 words with correct English pronunciation and tips from DevGlish.

20 Tech Terms Korean Developers Often Mispronounce (한국 개발자가 자주 틀리는 기술 용어)

Korean developers often mispronounce cache, daemon, and queue due to hangul approximations. 20 tech terms with correct pronunciation and tips.

How to Pronounce PostgreSQL: The Complete Guide for Developers

Master PostgreSQL pronunciation: from Ingres to Postgres to PostgreSQL. The official stance and what the community actually says.

Cache, Char, and Daemon: Programming Words Everyone Mispronounces

Common programming terms that confuse even experienced developers. Learn the correct IPA, etymology, and why you've probably been saying them wrong.

How to Pronounce Kubernetes, nginx, and 10 More DevOps Terms Developers Get Wrong

Master the pronunciation of Kubernetes, nginx, Terraform, and other critical DevOps tools. Includes audio guide and common mistakes.

SQL: 'Sequel' or 'S-Q-L'? Both Are Correct — Here's the Full Story

The SQL pronunciation debate explained: IBM's 'SEQUEL', Oracle's 'sequel', and why MySQL decided differently.

GIF Pronunciation: Is It /dʒɪf/ or /ɡɪf/? The Definitive Developer Guide

GIF pronunciation has sparked debates for decades. Here's the definitive answer — and why both sides have a point.

Why Developers Need Purpose-Built English Learning Tools

Generic language apps miss what developers actually need. Here's why DevGlish exists.