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Jay Jeckel

7a. Brackets Method
When you first use an acronym or abbreviation write out the full phrase and then put the shortened version in brackets.
For example: In this article we will be using JavaScript (JS) to create a Single Page Application (SPA).

Pedantic Note: I understand that in casual language certain flavors of English use the generic term "brackets" for parentheses, but when writing for developers it's probably best to use more specific terminology.

  • [ and ] are Brackets or Square Brackets
  • { and } are Braces or Curly Brackets
  • < and > are Chevrons or Angle Brackets
  • ( and ) are Parentheses or Round Brackets

Otherwise, another great article!

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GrahamTheDev

Will correct, not pedantic at all!

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GrahamTheDev

Think I fixed them, hard on phone! I will check in the morning when get to PC that I haven’t made a mistake!

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Jay Jeckel

Looks great. πŸ‘ :)