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would it be simpler for people if we said "server" instead of "instance"? (programming.dev)
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or maybe some other terminology would be better? lots of people get confused when you ask them to choose an instance, sometimes I think even the word "proxy", "host", or "hub" is simpler

the specific terms aren't my point, just a discussion to see if we can come up with a better name

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[โ€“] [email protected] 34 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I think "server" is basic and simple. I'm using that one.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I have a slight preference for server but I've been using both terms frequently and interchangeably. Whenever I start talking about this server and that instance, I often end up using the term several times in rapid succession. As all good writers know, widening ones vocabulary in such situations helps give the text a better flow. It's good to have multiple terms for any given concept to avoid excessive repetition when trying to explain things.