In Team Meeting - Can I say:
Yesterday I practiced with Node.js
OR
Yesterday I did practice with Node.js
OR
What is the common or natural sentence to tell the same
Thanks!
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The two sentences are different, and it depends on what you want to say. In most cases the first sentence would be the correct one.
The second sentence would only be used if there was some doubt about whether you practiced or not. Or it could be used to show an exception.
If you just wanted to make a comment, you would use the first sentence. Hereâs an example of how the second sentence might be used:
I have not done anything with Node.js for a few weeks, but yesterday I did practice it.
Another example:
Joe: You didnât practice yesterday did you?
Sam: Yes I did practice.
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Thanks for the really nice explanation!
And - How could I use âhands-onâ to reflect this âyesterday I practiced itâ.
Please note: Node.js is a software or Technology in Software Industry (though I assume you may know this fact)
Thanks!
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Yesterday I gained hands-on experience with Node.js.
( meaning you actually used it rather than studying from a book or listening to a lecture )
You could use the word âhadâ instead of gained. But if this is business writing or something similar itâs better to keep it a little more formal.
I have not hear of Node.js, but I assumed it was some sort of software. The .js gave it away. 
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Thanks for your explanation!
I referred to a regular meeting we have everyday - Scrum Meeting.
Node.js is Javascript Run Time - Meant, it is kind of Environment to develop or run softwares.
I work as Manager in a Software Company.
And what the strange reality here is that, if u work 8 hours in non-IT industry with 8 years, mostly you will get INR 40000 per month, However in Software, you use the same brains, but u will get INR 100000 per month. IT people get more money, in some sense.
If acceptable, can i know ur profession or job?
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Additional Point to note:
If some person is lucky enough (I call it as Goddessâs Grace) and if that person get a Job in Software, then they get good monies.
Just learn one or two Software Languages (Java or Python for example) and use them ⌠That is it â good Money they will get. Not at all difficult (for me at-least). Not much intelligence is needed for this Job.
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I think âYes, I didâ will do.
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âSure I didâ would work too.
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By the way, Torsten, are you in favour of using âpracticeâ as verb?
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Either one is fine by me as long as you are consistent in your spelling.
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That is an indirect recognition and approval of American English. Isnât general or universal consistency necessary in terms of English having become a global language?
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There are different versions or varieties of English, which makes the language universal, flexible and global.
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It seems to me that the stage has come where we need to call it GE (Global English) rather than AE or BE because of its variety, flexibility and universality!
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Thatâs right. Today, the ratio of native to non-native English speakers is almost 1:5, and most conversations in English involve at least one party whose native language is not English. This means that English belongs to anyone who wants to use it.
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Yes, that has already been established with what is called Global English.
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But, if everyone includes their changes into any language (English for example), the original form will disappear!
Though including new words is ok. But based on my convenient (or for specific groups), changing the language may not be a good way.
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Have you ever seen the language they used before Shakespeare?
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Ok, understood. You mean, all languages change over time!
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Thatâs right. Since everything is constantly changing, language is also developing and changing. That is an inevitable law of nature.
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