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Meaning of 'mu' in 'uWSGI' Web-server gateway interface?


What does 'mu' stand for in uWSGI? I see that uWSGI pronounced "mu wiz gee". And WSGI means web-server gateway interface. But what about the 'mu' part?


Solution

  • It refers to the letter mu, μ, which looks like u if you squint. Since mu is the letter for the SI prefix micro-, the idea is that uWSGI (or rather, μWSGI) would be a small WSGI.

    However, the official documentation or repository for uWSGI don't use the letter mu, nor does the official logo, so I'd pronounce it "You Whiskey".