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IT Glossary: Technical Terms Clearly Explained
From API to Zero-Downtime Deployment – find comprehensive explanations of terms from software development, AI, legacy modernization, and IT projects. Each term includes a definition, examples, pros & cons, and FAQ.
172 terms across 17 categories – Page 2 of 6
C
- Cloud ComputingInfrastructure
- Provision of IT resources (servers, storage, databases, AI) over the internet on demand – instead of your own hardware. Flexible scaling and pay-as-you-go.
- Cloud-NativeArchitecture
- Software architecture designed for the cloud: microservices, containers, dynamic scaling and declarative APIs.
- CMSBusiness Software
- Content Management System – software to create and manage website content without programming. From WordPress and TYPO3 to headless CMS like Strapi.
- Code ReviewMethods
- The systematic review of source code by other developers to find defects, ensure quality and share knowledge within the team.
- CORSSecurity
- A browser security mechanism that controls which websites may access resources on other domains (origins) using special HTTP headers.
- CRMBusiness Software
- Customer Relationship Management – software for central management of customer relationships, sales processes and marketing campaigns for better retention.
- Cross-PlatformDevelopment
- Development approach with one codebase for multiple platforms (iOS, Android, web). Frameworks like Flutter and React Native deliver near-native performance.
- CSSBasics
- Cascading Style Sheets – the stylesheet language that defines the look of websites: layout, colours, fonts, animations and responsive design.
- CybersecuritySecurity
- Protection of IT systems, networks and data from digital attacks – with measures such as penetration testing, encryption, firewalls and security awareness.
D
- Data MigrationModernization
- The process of moving data between storage systems, databases, formats or applications – e.g. during system changes, cloud migrations or mergers.
- DatabaseBasics
- Organised collection of data that can be stored and queried electronically. Relational databases use tables; NoSQL uses flexible models.
- DDoSSecurity
- A cyber attack in which thousands of compromised devices send huge numbers of requests to a target system to overwhelm it and make it unavailable.
- DelphiTechnology
- Programming language and IDE for Windows applications (Embarcadero). Many companies still run Delphi legacy systems that need modernisation.
- Design SystemDesign
- A documented set of reusable UI components, design tokens, patterns and guidelines that ensures a consistent user experience across all digital products.
- DevOpsMethods
- Culture and practice that connects development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) – for faster releases, better quality and higher stability.
- Digital TransformationBusiness
- The fundamental change of business models, processes and corporate culture through the strategic use of digital technologies – far more than mere digitization.
- DNSInfrastructure
- The Domain Name System (DNS) translates human-readable domain names (e.g. google.com) into machine-readable IP addresses (e.g. 142.250.185.99) – the internet’s phone book.
- Docker / ContainerDevOps
- Technology to package applications with all dependencies. Containers enable consistent deployments and are the basis for Kubernetes.
- DomainBasics
- The web address of a site (e.g. example.com). Domains consist of name and top-level domain and are the basis for branding and reachability.
- Domain-Driven Design (DDD)Architecture
- A software design approach that puts the business domain at the center and, through close collaboration between developers and domain experts, leads to practical, maintainable solutions.
E
- Edge ComputingInfrastructure
- Edge computing moves data processing from the central data centre to the edge of the network – closer to the devices and users that produce the data.
- EmulatorDevelopment
- Software that replicates another system – e.g. an Android emulator on a PC. Essential for app development and testing on various devices.
- End-to-End EncryptionSecurity
- Encryption where data stays encrypted from sender to recipient – even the service provider cannot read the content.
- ERPBusiness Software
- Enterprise Resource Planning – integrated business software for finance, logistics, production, HR and more. Well-known systems: SAP, Odoo, Microsoft Dynamics.
F
- FirebaseInfrastructure
- Firebase is a Google-operated Backend-as-a-Service platform that provides developers with ready-made backend services such as database, authentication and hosting.
- FirewallSecurity
- Security system that monitors and filters network traffic by rules. Firewalls protect internal networks from unauthorized access and attacks.
- FlutterTechnology
- Open-source framework from Google for building cross-platform apps. One Dart codebase for iOS, Android, Web and Desktop.
- FrontendBasics
- The visible part of an application – layout, design, navigation and interactions. Modern frameworks: React, Angular, Vue.js and Next.js.
G
- GDPRCompliance
- General Data Protection Regulation – EU-wide rules on processing personal data, affecting how software stores, processes and handles user data.
- GenAI / Generative AIAI
- AI that creates new content – text (ChatGPT), images (DALL-E, Midjourney), code (GitHub Copilot). GenAI is changing content creation, customer service and software development.
IT Glossary – Over 100 Terms Clearly Explained
From API to Zero-Downtime Deployment – find comprehensive explanations of terms from software development, AI, legacy modernization, and IT projects. Each term includes a definition, examples, pros & cons, and FAQ.
172 terms in 17 categories – Page 2 of 6
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