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Common Abbreviations in Software Development

Abbreviations are used to shorten long words or phrases to construct sentences more efficiently.

Especially in specialized fields like technology, medicine, and military, abbreviations are employed to easily share meanings and convey important concepts clearly.

An Acronym is a type of abbreviation formed from the initial letters of multiple words. A well-known example is RAM (Random Access Memory), which is typically pronounced as a single word like "ram."

Conversely, abbreviations like USA, where each letter is pronounced individually, are called Initialisms. Both Acronyms and Initialisms fall under the broader concept of Abbreviation.

Being unfamiliar with the pronunciation of common IT abbreviations could hinder communication with international developers, potentially leading to misinterpretations of known terms.

In this topic, we will introduce key abbreviations and clarify the pronunciation of several abbreviations that might be confusing.

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