dagblog.
← Archive

Translating technical terms for Java developers and everyone else


It all started innocently enough with a discussion about static classes. That 
led to an off-topic conversation about translating terms, which in turn developed into a discussion about translating 
English technical terminology into Czech. And from idle chatter about the immortality of beetles,
things actually started moving.

An open wiki was set up, and
 it got a motto that says it all.

The pilot project of this TWiki is to arrive at a consistent terminology, in other words, “so we understand one another.”

The wiki is developing rather haphazardly for now, but the idea and the first steps are promising. 
 The wiki aims to reach agreement on translations and also
 provide a general definition for each term. We’re still working out 
 the best way to do it. For now, you can look at the proposed template for 
 new entries, or see what a discussion about translating 
 a specific term looks like in the entry for SESSION.

To wrap up, this wiki is for the wider community as well as Java developers. 
 It’s being built with everyone in mind. If you have the opportunity, the time, 
 the inclination or just the curiosity, jump in!

Medium version

Related articles

Related CZ Podcast episodes