Wet

WET is an acronym that can refer to several distinct concepts, standards, and projects. The specific meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

Western European Time (WET) is a time zone that corresponds to UTC+0 during the winter months. It is used in parts of western Europe and some associated territories. In summer, many areas that observe WET switch to Western European Summer Time (WEST), which is UTC+1, aligning with daylight saving practices in the region.

Web Experience Toolkit (WET) is a front-end development framework and design system originally developed for the Government of Canada. It provides a collection of resources, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with guidelines for creating accessible, responsive, and consistent public-facing websites and services. WET aims to promote a cohesive user experience across government web properties and is often used by other organizations seeking a similar framework.

In software development, WET also stands for “Write Everything Twice,” an anti-pattern that denotes code duplication. The term is used to contrast with the DRY principle (Don’t Repeat Yourself), highlighting maintenance risks, increased error potential, and larger codebases when duplication is widespread.

Other uses of the acronym WET may exist in different domains, including organizational names, technical standards, or regional designations. As with many acronyms, the intended meaning becomes clear through context and accompanying information.