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What does "dash" mean in programming?
dash is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
The - character when used in CSS property names, filenames, and URLs. Developers say 'dash' or 'hyphen' interchangeably in these contexts. For example, kebab-case uses dashes between words.
Example
"The CSS property background-color uses a dash between the two words."
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