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Master These 20 Programming Full Forms to Ace Your Next Interview

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May 4, 2026 · 3:54 AM

Are you a programmer who doesn't know the full forms of basic terms like API, IDE, or SQL? You might be missing out on easy interview points. Saurabh Chauhan, a PGT Computer Science teacher, breaks down the most essential programming acronyms that every student and professional should know.

Why Full Forms Matter In exams (CBSE, KVS, NVS, DSSSB) and coding interviews, knowing the expanded forms of common abbreviations can set you apart. Many students skip these basics and later regret it during job interviews.

Key Full Forms Covered

  • API – Application Programming Interface
  • IDE – Integrated Development Environment
  • CRUD – Create, Read, Update, Delete
  • SQL – Structured Query Language
  • HTML – HyperText Markup Language
  • CSS – Cascading Style Sheets
  • REST – Representational State Transfer
  • JSON – JavaScript Object Notation
  • OOP – Object-Oriented Programming
  • CLI – Command Line Interface
  • SDK – Software Development Kit
  • HTTP – HyperText Transfer Protocol
  • FTP – File Transfer Protocol
  • URL – Uniform Resource Locator
  • MVC – Model-View-Controller
  • ASCII – American Standard Code for Information Interchange

Who Should Watch Students from classes 9-12, competitive exam aspirants, and anyone preparing for technical interviews.

Call to Action Comment 'YES' if you knew all these, and 'NO' if you learned something new. Don't be among the 90% who skip the fundamentals.