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Honest question, in terms of grammar, is JWT token similar to ATM machine? I always feel weird just saying “JWT” and almost always add the “token” part to the end for clarity, is that common?


> RAS syndrome (where "RAS" stands for "redundant acronym syndrome", making the phrase "RAS syndrome" homological) is the redundant use of one or more of the words that make up an acronym (or other initialism) in conjunction with the abbreviated form.

> Many style guides advise against usage of these redundant acronyms in formal contexts, but they are widely used in colloquial speech.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAS_syndrome


"Personal PIN Identification Number" is my favourite example.


I try hard to just say "the JWT". But I also try to only say "ATM"


Bonus points if you pronounce it like a Greek "ω" (joat) or a Welsh "w" (joot)!


That's omega?


you're telling me the w doesn't stand for rapture?


Depends. Is your name Wodger or Bwian? Do you have friends in Wome?


it’s a joke about the new testament.


So is this, indirectly: https://youtu.be/7Lc86JUAwwg. Though sadly it didn't include the Book of Wevelations.


no, just a play on omega, but thanks for the nostalgia and the laugh :)


I go the other direction and like to say JWT Web Token.




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