Case
“A specific situation that requires handling, investigation, or a decision. Comes from English meaning “case.””
Essential jargon and buzzwords from the Indonesian startup and corporate tech ecosystem. Speak fluent 'tech bro'.
“A specific situation that requires handling, investigation, or a decision. Comes from English meaning “case.””
“Legacy refers to outdated systems or technologies still in use within a company despite the availability of newer versions.”
“A filler word commonly used by tech people to start explaining technical concepts, even though the explanation remains complicated”
“Burn rate is the speed at which a company, especially a startup, expends its available capital before achieving profitability or securing additional funding.”
“Vibe coding is a term in software development that uses Artificial Intelligence; other terms include 'AI-assisted coding', 'prompt engineering for development', or 'generative AI development'. The term vibe coding only emerged around early 2025.”
“Ngoprek is a term used to describe the activity of tinkering with or fixing technology devices, such as computers or gadgets, in an unofficial manner.”
“Somehow or in an unclear way, but it works; usually used when a problem solves itself without a clear reason.”
“A self-deprecating or sarcastic term for software developers who feel like manual laborers due to repetitive tasks, long hours, and high pressure.”
“Agile is a software development methodology that emphasizes collaboration, adaptation to change, continuous development, and iterative delivery of products in short cycles.”
“Investment strategy in cryptocurrency to hold digital assets despite drastic market price drops, without panic selling. This term originated from a typo of the word 'hold' which later became the acronym 'Hold On for Dear Life', reflecting investor confidence in long-term price appreciation potential.”
“Rapid switching between multiple tasks or applications, typically causing reduced focus and productivity.”
“Suddenly not showing up or disappearing during a meeting without any notice”
“Burnout in the tech context refers to a state of excessive stress experienced by individuals, particularly in startup or tech work environments.”
“A filler expression commonly inserted when explaining technical matters, similar to 'kan' or 'gitu' in Indonesian”
“Abbreviation for 'too long didn't read', used to summarize lengthy content concisely”