Dictionary

Technology Terminology Library

Plain-language meanings for common software, web, security, cloud, and product terms.

Term	Meaning	Category
Seeder	A class that inserts starter or test data into a database.	Database
Semantic HTML	HTML that uses meaningful elements for structure.	Frontend
Server	A computer or service that responds to requests from clients.	Infrastructure
Session	Server-side or client-side state that remembers a user across requests.	Security
Slug	A URL-friendly version of a title or name.	Web Fundamentals
Soft Delete	Marking a record deleted without removing it permanently.	Database
Sort	Changing record order by a chosen field.	Product
Sprint	A fixed time period for completing planned work.	Development
SQL	A language used to query and modify relational databases.	Database
SQL Injection	An attack that manipulates database queries through unsafe input.	Security
SQLite	A lightweight database stored in a single file.	Database
Staging	A test environment that mirrors production.	Infrastructure
Stripe Checkout	A Stripe-hosted payment page for collecting payments.	Billing
Tab	A navigation control for switching related panels.	Frontend
Table	A database structure made of rows and columns.	Database
Test	Code or a process that verifies behavior.	Development
Throughput	The amount of work a system can handle in a period.	Performance
Timezone	A regional rule set for local time.	Backend
TLS	Encryption protocol used by HTTPS.	Security
Toast	A brief status message shown after an action.	Frontend
Token	A string used to prove identity, access, or a specific action.	Security
Tokenization	Replacing sensitive data with a safe token.	Security
Tooltip	A small hint shown near a control.	Frontend
Unit Test	A test for a small isolated piece of code.	Development
Uptime	The time a service remains available.	Infrastructure