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# 12 Names for the Same Thing: Why Developer Experience Can't Grow Without a Common Language

In 1904, incompatible fire hoses fueled the Baltimore fire disaster. Today, 12 names for developer enablement are stalling engineering productivity. Unite under Developer Experience.

- **Speakers:** [Artem Mukhin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@artem-mukhin)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 North America
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Duration:** 11:03
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100564-12-names-for-the-same-thing-why-developer-experience-can-t-grow-without-a-common-language

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