Software development
Definitions related to software development, including tech terms about programming and words and phrases about Scrum, Agile and waterfall methodologies.
Agile software development
Definitions related to agile software development, including terms about Scrum and words and phrases about user stories, extreme programming (XP), Crystal, feature-driven development and Adaptive.
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What is YAGNI principle (you aren't gonna need it)?
YAGNI principle ('you aren't gonna need it') is a practice in software development that states that features should only be added when required..
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What is infrastructure as code (IaC)?
Infrastructure as code (IaC) is an IT practice that codifies and manages underlying IT infrastructure as software.
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What is regression testing?
Regression testing is a type of software test that assesses if changes to an application, or other related software components, introduce defects.
AppDev
Definitions about software applications and development including operating system vocabulary, programming terminology, words about Internet applications and terms used in app/dev.
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What is a private API?
A private API is an application programming interface that's designed for use within an organization and not for external consumption.
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What is a natural user interface (NUI)?
A natural user interface (NUI) is an interface that's designed to feel as natural as possible to users as they interact with a computing system or application.
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What is an SBOM (software bill of materials)?
An SBOM (software bill of materials) is a detailed inventory of all components and software dependencies involved in the development and delivery of an application.
DevOps
This glossary contains definitions related to the DevOps movement. Some definitions explain the meaning of words used to describe how a DevOps culture breaks down silos between software development and operations teams. Other definitions are related to the software tools that DevOps engineers use to lower costs, achieve higher productivity and automate tasks.
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What is MySQL?
MySQL is a popular, scalable, user-friendly, open source and free relational database management system (RDBMS) that uses Structured Query Language (SQL) to store, manage, and manipulate data.
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What is YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language)?
YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) is a data serialization language used as the input format for diverse software applications.
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Android OS
Android OS is a Linux-based mobile operating system that primarily runs on smartphones and tablets.
Programming
Definitions related to software programming, including tech terms about programming languages and words and phrases about software design, coding, testing and debugging.
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What is fuzzy logic?
Fuzzy logic is an approach to computing based on degrees of truth rather than the usual true or false -- 1 or 0 -- Boolean logic on which the modern computer is based.
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What are functional requirements?
Functional requirements are the desired operations of a program or system.
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What is IDoc (intermediate document)?
IDoc (intermediate document) is a standard data structure used in SAP applications to transfer data to and from SAP system applications and external systems.