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[Non-Major, Surviving as a Developer] 12. English for New Developers
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- While English is not a necessity for developers, understanding IT-related terms and syntax can help with work adaptation.
- It is especially important to be familiar with terms such as back-end, front-end, API, and SDK as they are frequently used in the development field.
- As English can be used in various situations such as emails, document writing, and interviews, new developers are encouraged to prioritize learning IT-related English terminology and syntax.
Non-majors, surviving as developers
#12. New Developers and English
While English is not essential for new developer job applications, it is well known that being able to read materials from overseas is advantageous.
However, even if you study English, if you don't properly understand the IT-related terms and phrases commonly used in real work, proper communication will be difficult. Therefore, it is good to study mainly the expressions used in IT when studying English. Of course, basic English grammar and vocabulary are essential, but understanding the terms and phrases used in IT will help you adapt quickly to the real world.
For example, "back-end" and "front-end" are two terms often used in software. "Back-end" refers to server-side programming, while "front-end" refers to building the user interface of a website or app.
Another example is "API (Application Programming Interface)" and "SDK (Software Development Kit)". "API" refers to an interface that enables communication between programming languages, while "SDK" refers to a set of tools for software development.
Also, when writing emails or documents in English, it is important to use the correct sentence structure and tenses. This requires basic English grammatical knowledge, and you can refer to educational and learning materials for writing.
And, in the IT industry, interviews and meetings are sometimes conducted in English. In such cases, it is important to accurately understand English terms and phrases and to follow the pronunciation and intonation of the other person. In such situations, if you can understand and use English properly,
your confidence and efficiency in your work will increase. Studying IT-related English terms and phrases as mentioned above will help you grow as a developer. Therefore, if you are a new developer studying English, it is good to learn IT-related terms and phrases first.
