diff --git a/docs/new/how-to-guides/vara.md b/docs/new/how-to-guides/vara.md
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--- a/docs/new/how-to-guides/vara.md
+++ b/docs/new/how-to-guides/vara.md
@@ -3,11 +3,11 @@ In this guide, you'll learn how to initialize a Vara-based Substreams project. Y
 ## Prerequisites
 
 - Docker and VS Code installed and up-to-date.
-- Visit the [Getting Started Guide](https://github.com/streamingfast/substreams-starter) to initialize your development environment.
+- Visit the [Getting Started Guide](https://github.com/streamingfast/substreams-starter) to initialize your Dev Container.
 
 ## Step 1: Initialize Your Vara Substreams Project
 
-1. Open your development environment and run the following command to initialize your project:
+1. Open your Dev Container and run the following command to initialize your project:
     
     ```bash
     substreams init
@@ -42,9 +42,9 @@ After initialization, you can:
 
 You may find these additional resources helpful for developing your first EVM application.
 
-### Development Container Reference
+### Dev Container Reference
 
-The [Development Container Reference](../references/devcontainer-ref.md) helps you navigate the complete container and its common errors. 
+The [Dev Container Reference](../references/devcontainer-ref.md) helps you navigate the complete container and its common errors. 
 
 ### GUI Reference