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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AppDev

Definitions about software applications and development including operating system vocabulary, programming terminology, words about Internet applications and terms used in app/dev.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What are beans in Java and Spring?

    In 1996, Sun Microsystems introduced its JavaBeans application programming interface for writing a Java component. Continuing with its coffee analogy, Sun called that component a bean.

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Android OS

    Android OS is a Linux-based mobile operating system that primarily runs on smartphones and tablets.

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Programming

Definitions related to software programming, including tech terms about programming languages and words and phrases about software design, coding, testing and debugging.

  • What is Java Development Kit (JDK)?

    The Java Development Kit (JDK) is a development environment for building Java applications and applets that can then run on any Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

  • What is the Common Information Model (CIM)?

    The Common Information Model (CIM) is a computer industry standard that defines device and application characteristics so system administrators and management programs can control devices and applications from different manufacturers.

  • What is end-user experience monitoring (EUEM)?

    End-user experience monitoring (EUEM) is the process of monitoring the performance of IT resources from an end user's perspective.

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