Why is the scripts directory called "dev_cmds" while the library and launcher tool are called "devcmd"

[PatrickLehnerXI]

Why is the scripts directory called "dev_cmds" while the library and launcher tool are called "devcmd"?
This difference in naming seems a bit inconsistent and possibly confusing.

Note: This feedback was provided internally at XITASO, so I'm creating this issue for tracking.