A simplified, non-standardized version of English used in international software development and product localization.
Developer English refers to a raw writing style that software developers use casually in UI strings, code comments, documentation, and commit messages to communicate internally. It acts as a placeholder copy that can be later refined by UX writers, who make it clear and consistent before it reaches the final user.
The main purpose of Developer English is to allow developers to get their message across in production stage without having to worry about creating polished English copy. Because many developers are non-native English speakers, this writing style also improves communication across international teams.
For speed and comfort, devs can choose Developer English as a locale code inside Localazy. This workflow pairs well with Continuous Localization processes and Localazy’s review features.
You can set up automations to refine your Developer English into production English, then automatically have your content sent for translation to proofread it.