Definition of «dev»
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"Dev" is a clipped gaming and internet term for a software developer or development team member responsible for making or maintaining a game. It is casual but widely established, especially in player reviews, patch discussions, and conversations about game studios. The plural "devs" refers to the people behind a title as a group without naming their individual roles. The term can sound friendly, impatient, or neutral depending on whether the writer is praising a fix, requesting one, or discussing the game's production.
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— The devs fixed the haunted door. — Great, now they just need to fix the haunted staircase and my haunted posture.
The devs released a patch so quickly that the bug barely had time to introduce itself.
the devs already confirmed they're working on a patch so cut them some slack.
Source: Steam
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