Technical Terms Explained

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

A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers, ensuring consistency across different environments.

A distributed, RESTful search and analytics engine capable of solving complex search problems with speed and relevance.

A query language for APIs that allows clients to request exactly the data they need, making APIs fast, flexible, and developer-friendly.

A compact, URL-safe token format for securely transmitting information between parties as a JSON object, commonly used for authentication.

A web application that uses modern web capabilities to deliver an app-like experience to users, working offline and installable on devices.

An in-memory data structure store used as a database, cache, message broker, and queue, known for exceptional performance.

An architectural style for designing networked applications using HTTP requests to access and manipulate data.

A cloud computing model where the cloud provider manages server infrastructure, allowing developers to focus on code without managing servers.

A utility-first CSS framework that provides low-level utility classes to build custom designs without writing custom CSS.

A strongly typed programming language that builds on JavaScript, adding static type definitions for better code quality and developer experience.

A communication protocol providing full-duplex communication channels over a single TCP connection for real-time data exchange.