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What does "period" mean in programming?
period 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 used in prose and grammar to end a sentence. In programming contexts the same character is called 'dot' when used for property access. Knowing both names helps in code review conversations.
Example
"End every English sentence with a period."
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