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CODER'S SLANG
The Developer’s Dictionary of Real-World Code Language
This book is 100% completeLast updated on 2026-09-17
Heisenbugs, rubber ducks, spaghetti code, and everything in between. Explore 158 developer terms across 15 chapters in a visual field guide to the language behind the code. Created with AI assistance using scrolloom™.
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Ever heard a developer say “heisenbug,” “bike-shedding,” or “rubber duck debugging” and wondered what they actually meant?
CODER’S SLANG is a visual field guide to the language developers use every day — from Git and debugging to APIs, security, team culture, hacker humor, and AI-era terminology.
Inside, you’ll find 158 terms across 15 chapters, with each entry broken down into three practical parts:
- MEANING — what the term means.
- IN THE WILD — how developers actually use it.
- WATCH OUT — a common misconception or important distinction.
Technical concepts meet developer slang, metaphors, and the occasional inside joke.
Whether you're learning to code, working with engineering teams, or have been writing software for years, this book helps you decode the language behind the code.
Written by Marko M. Dabović. Created with AI assistance using scrolloom™.
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Marko M. Dabović
Marko M. Dabović is a software engineer, researcher, and founder of marcoderspace™ studio.
He is the creator of scrolloom™, an AI-powered PDF workspace built to bring AI-assisted document creation and human editing together.
CODER’S SLANG brings together his experience in software engineering and his fascination with the language, culture, and humor of developers.
Learn more: https://marcoderspace.com
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