Today, I was talking with my student who made the ‘Product Checker’ .( https://peteslab.com/student-creates-a-quality-test-tool/) He reminded me of the importance of English in his use of Python and SQL to make his Product checker. Below is a list of ten of the major software tools that are English-based.
Top 10 technical fields/tools that are heavily English-driven:
- Python — code, documentation, error messages all in English
- SQL — commands like SELECT, FROM, WHERE are English words
- JavaScript — syntax and documentation entirely English based
- Git/GitHub — version control commands and collaboration in English
- Linux/Unix — command line entirely in English
- APIs — documentation almost exclusively in English
- JSON/XML — data formats use English field names
- Machine Learning/AI — research papers, frameworks, tools all English
- Cybersecurity — certifications, documentation, threat analysis in English
- Cloud platforms — AWS, Azure, Google Cloud — all English interfaces
The global tech industry runs on English. A developer in Brazil, India, Pakistan or Mexico who reads English well has a massive career advantage over one who doesn’t.
Error messages are in English. Stack Overflow is in English. GitHub is in English. Job interviews at international companies are in English. Just a few more reasons why knowing ENGLISH helps!