Quick answers
- What vocabulary do engineers need for meetings?
- Sprint, blocker, PR, deploy, ETA, scope—terms your team uses.
Key takeaways
- Learn terms for your context.
- Use them in practice.
- Ask when unsure.
Instead of → Say
| Instead of | Say |
|---|---|
| N/A | Sprint, blocker, PR, merge, deploy, rollout, scope creep, ETA, EOD, stakeholders. |
Example dialogue
We're in sprint 12. I'm blocked on the PR review. Once it's merged we can deploy to staging.
Common mistakes
- Avoiding vocabulary.
- Misusing terms.
Frequently asked questions
- What vocabulary do I need for meetings?
- Sprint, blocker, PR, deploy, scope, ETA, stakeholder—depending on your team.
- How do I learn meeting vocabulary?
- Listen in meetings, ask for definitions, practice in scenarios.
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