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Common colloquial expressions used by programmers, which one do you often say?

Here are some common colloquial expressions used by programmers:

"It's a bug!"
When a programmer finds an error or unexpected behavior in the program.

"Let me check the logs."
When a programmer needs to investigate the source of a problem, they often look at application or server logs.

"Can you push your changes?"
In version control systems (like Git), this is often used to request that another programmer submit their code changes.

"I'm stuck on this issue."
When a programmer encounters difficulty in trying to solve a problem, they might ask for help.

"It should work, theoretically."
When discussing a new solution or feature, a programmer might use this to indicate that their idea is feasible in theory.

"It's deployed!"
When software or feature updates have been released to the production environment, a programmer will inform the team.

"I'll merge your PR."
In version control systems, when another programmer submits a Pull Request (PR), a programmer might indicate that they will review and merge the changes.

"Could you review my code?"
During code reviews, a programmer might ask their colleagues to check their code for potential issues or improvements.

"What's the ETA on this feature?"
When inquiring about the estimated time of completion for a feature or task, a programmer might use this expression.

"It's a WIP."
When a task or feature is not yet completed, a programmer might use this acronym (Work In Progress) to inform others.

"It's a quick fix."
When describing a simple and straightforward solution, a programmer might use this expression.

"Can we pair on this?"
In pair programming, a programmer might invite another programmer to work with them to solve a problem or write code.

"Break it down into smaller tasks."
When a task seems too large or complex, a programmer might suggest breaking it down into smaller, more manageable parts.

"The API is down."
When communication with an external service (like an API) fails, a programmer might use this expression.

"I'll need to refactor this code."
When code becomes messy or difficult to maintain, a programmer might decide to reorganize or rewrite it to improve its quality.
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