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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 3 of 6
G
- Git / GitHubDevOps
- Git is a version control system for tracking code changes. GitHub and GitLab are platforms for collaborative development with code review and CI/CD.
- Go / GolangDevelopment
- Go (also Golang) is a statically typed programming language developed by Google, known for high performance, simplicity and first-class concurrency.
- Google CloudInfrastructure
- Google Cloud (GCP) is Google's cloud computing platform, providing infrastructure, platform and software services for organizations of all sizes.
- GraphQLBasics
- Query language for APIs developed by Facebook/Meta; enables precise data requests and reduces over- and under-fetching compared to REST.
H
- Headless CMSArchitecture
- Content management system without its own frontend. Content is delivered via APIs and can be displayed on websites, apps and any channel.
- HTMLBasics
- HyperText Markup Language – the markup language for web pages. HTML defines structure and content: headings, paragraphs, links, images, forms and more.
- HTTP / HTTPSBasics
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol – the communication protocol of the web. HTTPS is the encrypted variant with TLS/SSL and the standard for all sites.
- Hybrid AppDevelopment
- App built with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS) inside a native container. Runs on multiple platforms but doesn’t always match native performance.
I
- i18n / LocalizationDevelopment
- Internationalization (i18n) prepares software for multiple languages. Localization (l10n) adapts content, formats and cultural conventions to a specific target region.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)DevOps
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is the practice of defining and managing IT infrastructure – servers, networks, databases – through machine-readable configuration files instead of manual processes.
- Interface / IntegrationBasics
- An interface (API/interface) defines how two software systems communicate. Integration is the process of connecting those systems and exchanging data automatically.
- IonicDevelopment
- Ionic is an open-source framework for building cross-platform mobile and web apps with web technologies such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- IoT / Internet of ThingsTechnology
- Connecting physical devices to the internet. IoT enables data collection, remote control and automation in Industry 4.0, smart home and logistics.
- IT AuditServices
- An IT audit is a systematic review and assessment of an organization's IT infrastructure, IT processes and IT security against defined standards and best practices.
- IT ConsultingServices
- IT consulting is the strategic and technical advice to companies on IT decisions – from technology selection and architecture planning to digital transformation.
- IT OutsourcingSourcing
- IT outsourcing is the contracting out of IT tasks, processes or entire IT departments to external service providers – from software development to infrastructure management.
J
- JavaDevelopment
- Java is an object-oriented, platform-independent programming language that has been among the world’s most used since 1995 – especially in enterprise and Android development.
- JavaScriptTechnology
- The main language of the web – runs in the browser and on the server (Node.js). Foundation for React, Angular, Vue.js and Next.js.
- JSONBasics
- JavaScript Object Notation – a lightweight format for structured data. The de facto standard for REST APIs and config files.
K
- KanbanMethods
- Agile method to visualize and control work on a board with columns (To Do, In Progress, Done) and WIP limits for continuous flow.
- KotlinTechnology
- Modern language from JetBrains; Google’s preferred language for Android. Interoperable with Java, more concise and safer.
- KubernetesDevOps
- Open-source platform for container orchestration. Automates deployment, scaling and management of containerized applications in clusters.
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- LAN / WLANInfrastructure
- Local Area Network – a local network connecting devices in an office or building. WLAN is the wireless variant over Wi-Fi.
- LaravelDevelopment
- Laravel is an open-source PHP framework for building modern web applications, known for elegant syntax, rich features and a strong ecosystem.
- Legacy ModernizationModernization
- Updating legacy systems through refactoring, migration or gradual replacement. Goal: preserve business value while improving maintainability and security.
- Legacy SystemModernization
- Older software still in production that may be technically outdated. Often business-critical but hard to maintain, extend and secure.
- Load BalancingInfrastructure
- Load balancing distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers to optimize utilization, ensure resilience and minimize response times for users.
- Low-Code / No-CodeDevelopment
- Development platforms with visual building blocks instead of code. Enable fast prototypes and simple applications without developer expertise.
M
- Machine LearningTechnology
- Subfield of artificial intelligence where algorithms learn from data and recognise patterns without being explicitly programmed.
- MagentoTechnology
- Magento (Adobe Commerce) is a powerful open-source e-commerce platform for building and running professional online shops with extensive customization options.
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 3 of 6
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