Tech Glossary for Software Development

A set of rules that allows software applications to communicate with each other.

A binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data using 64 printable ASCII characters.

An organized system for storing, managing, and retrieving structured data.

A query language for APIs that lets clients request exactly the data they need.

A compact, URL-safe token format used for securely transmitting information between parties.

An open standard for delegated authorization that lets apps access resources on behalf of a user.

A pattern-matching language used to search, match, and manipulate text.

An architectural style for building web services that use HTTP methods to access and manipulate resources.

A typed superset of JavaScript that compiles to plain JavaScript and catches errors at build time.

A 128-bit identifier guaranteed to be unique across space and time.

An iterative approach to project management and software development that emphasizes flexibility and collaboration.

The simplest version of a product that delivers core value and can be released to early users.

Cloud-hosted software accessed via the internet on a subscription basis.

The practice of optimizing websites to rank higher in search engine results.

A geographically distributed network of servers that delivers web content to users from the nearest location.

Automated practices for building, testing, and deploying code changes frequently and reliably.

A platform for building, shipping, and running applications in lightweight, portable containers.

An open-source platform for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

A web design approach that ensures websites look and work well on all screen sizes.

The practice of designing user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) that are intuitive and visually appealing.