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What does "IMO / IMHO" mean in programming?
IMO / IMHO 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
In My Opinion / In My Humble Opinion. Used to flag that a statement is a personal view, not a fact or team decision. IMHO is slightly more deferential than IMO. Common in code review comments and design discussions.
Example
"IMO we should use a queue here rather than polling — it will scale better. Happy to discuss."
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