
orthography - Is it "front-end", "frontend", or "front end"?
Jul 15, 2011 · 50 "Frontend" and "backend" in this situation are technical terms, and as such I don't think they conform strictly to traditional ways of creating new words. I'd put it in a similar …
technical - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jun 1, 2019 · When writing about computing, should I refer to a component in the front-end or on the front-end? For example: It was decided to place the function in the front-end Or should it …
Full-stack vs Full Stack, Back-end vs Back end, Front-end vs Front …
Feb 9, 2019 · Software Developers use the dash interchangeably for these terms. Front-end meaning one works on the "Front End" of an application (e.g. HTML), Back-end meaning one …
What is the correct way to write the word "back-end"?
Sep 26, 2015 · Back-end and front-end are common technical terms nowadays. Traditionally, they are written with a hyphen "back-end". Is there a rule in the English language that dictates this …
hyphenation - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Aug 14, 2010 · Some compound words are written without hyphens (nonaggression, nonbeliever), some with hyphens (well-intentioned), and others with spaces (post office). Is there a rule or …
What's the correct way of saying that one is pursuing a degree?
Oct 25, 2016 · In Europe, it seems either are acceptable. In the US, I have almost never heard "study a Master's degree" used and it sounds incorrect to my ears. I would use "study for" to …
What is a 'softer' word/phrase for take or grab?
Apr 17, 2022 · I am looking for a way to say that someone took or grabbed something from someone while communicating that it was done delicately/gently or at least in a neutral or non …
Capitalize fields of study? - English Language & Usage Stack …
Dec 5, 2010 · It depends. If you are referring to the title of a course or a major field of study, in a formal sense, then capitalize it. I took Computer Science 101, which was a survey course. …
meaning - How is 'chortle' different to 'laugh'? - English Language ...
Dec 18, 2020 · Chortle is a very common synonym for 'laugh', although arguably more specific in the type of laugh. I've been ignoring this word for some time since whenever I think I finally …
A word/phrase for an unexpected change or turn of events in a …
Mar 14, 2017 · I am looking for a single word similar to a turn of events, changing one's stars/destiny, passing a crossroads or doing something that would cause someone's life to …