[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #34887: Standardize on front end (n.) and front-end (adj.)

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#34887: Standardize on front end (n.) and front-end (adj.)
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 Reporter:  ocean90                   |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)              |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal                    |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Text Changes              |     Version:
 Severity:  normal                    |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  good-first-bug has-patch  |     Focuses:
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Comment (by thewanderingbrit):

 Replying to [comment:6 SergeyBiryukov]:
 > Replying to [comment:5 obrienlabs]:
 > > @ocean90 I'll agree that `front end` may not be good for all cases in
 future. However, best I can tell it's correct right now. Nothing in the
 patch references putting something in front of something else (which would
 be `front-end/frontend`), rather everything is relating to the part of the
 software closest to the user (`front end`).
 >
 > If my understanding is correct, "on the front end" (noun) is different
 from "front-end links", "front-end theme", or "front-end site signups"
 (adjective), and the latter instances should not be changed.

 @SergeyBiryukov, in all of these instances, `front end` is still the
 correct term, as they reference the front end of the site:
 * `Front-end` links are links on the `front end` of the site.
 * `Front-end` theme is the theme visible on the `front end` of the site.
 * `Front-end` site signups are site signups from the `front end` of the
 site.

 This is in contrast to the adjective `front-end`, which means something
 that needs to be done before something else can happen. For example, a
 `front-end` charge is a charge required before something else can happen
 as opposed to a charge required on the front end of a site, which would be
 a `front end` charge.

 I'll look through all instances and confirm that `front end` is the
 correct term thoughout and submit a patch. I'll also include revisions in
 kind for `backend/back-end/back end`.

 What are thoughts on whether this should extend to bundled themes?

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