Tech Glossary

Designing websites and applications so that people with disabilities can use them without barriers.

An iterative development method built on flexible adjustment and continuous improvement.

Artificial intelligence: the ability of machines to imitate aspects of human intelligence.

Tools and platforms that use artificial intelligence for different tasks in software development.

A TypeScript-based frontend framework from Google for building web applications.

An open source tool for automation, configuration management and application deployment.

An AI language model from Anthropic, built for natural conversation and text generation.

An interface that lets different software applications talk to each other.

A web-based tool for project management and team collaboration.

Techniques for optimizing website assets such as images, JavaScript and CSS for better performance.

A fully managed relational database service from AWS, compatible with MySQL and PostgreSQL.

Running tests with software to ensure the quality and functionality of applications.

Amazon Web Services, the cloud computing platform from Amazon, with services for hosting, storage, databases and more.

A JavaScript compiler that turns modern JavaScript into older versions so it runs in older browsers.

A web-based version control platform for Git from Atlassian.

Development tools that optimize and automate the build process of web applications.

Processes and technologies for analyzing business data to support better decisions.

Digital tools and applications that support business processes, such as Jira, Confluence, Slack or Google Workspace.

Methods for temporarily storing data and content to improve performance.

A network of servers that caches content and delivers it from nearby locations so websites load faster.

An AI-based system for automated communication with users, often used in customer service.

A development practice that combines continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) to ship software more efficiently.

Principles and practices for writing code that is readable, maintainable and efficient.

Moving applications, data and IT processes into the cloud.

Services for hosting and providing infrastructure, platforms and software over the internet.

A content management system for managing digital content, often used for websites or online stores.

A systematic check of source code by other developers to ensure quality.

A collaboration tool from Atlassian for team documentation, knowledge management and project planning.

Systems for automatically managing, scaling and deploying containerized applications.

The current version of Cascading Style Sheets, used for the styling and layout of web pages.

The sum of all experiences a customer has with a company and its products.

An end-to-end testing framework for web applications that runs automated tests in real browsers.

An AI model from OpenAI that generates images from text descriptions.

An AI language model from DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company.

A collection of reusable components and standards for designing digital products consistently.

A combination of software development and IT operations that automates processes and speeds up delivery.

A virtual model of a physical object or system that reflects its data and state in real time.

A digital work environment that provides modern tools and technologies for efficient collaboration.

A Python web framework for building secure, maintainable websites quickly.

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

A tool for defining and running multi-container Docker applications.

Docker's built-in clustering and orchestration for containers.

A fully managed NoSQL database service from AWS, built for high scalability and performance.

Selling over the internet, including online stores and digital marketplaces.

A distributed search engine and analytics platform for processing large amounts of data.

Computer systems built into larger mechanical or electrical systems.

Software built for companies to support and streamline complex business processes.

Enterprise resource planning: software for managing a company's core business processes in one system.

A static code analysis tool that finds problematic patterns in JavaScript and TypeScript code.

A time tracking and project management tool for teams that integrates with many business tools.

A collaborative interface design tool for creating UI/UX designs and prototypes.

JavaScript-based frameworks for building modern user interfaces and interactive web applications.

General Data Protection Regulation (in German: DSGVO), the EU regulation that protects personal data.

A distributed version control system for managing source code and collaborating as a team.

A web-based platform for version control and collaborative software development.

An AI coding assistant from GitHub that helps developers write code.

A complete DevOps platform with Git repository management, CI/CD and more.

A programming language from Google focused on efficiency and concurrency.

The cloud computing platform from Google, with services for development, hosting and data processing.

A suite of cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools from Google, formerly known as G Suite.

An open source platform for monitoring, visualizing and analyzing metrics.

A query language for APIs that allows more efficient data requests than REST.

A CMS that only provides the content, which a separate frontend application then renders.

A German hosting provider offering servers, cloud services and hosting, with data centers in Germany.

A development technique that swaps modules of an application while it is running.

The current version of the Hypertext Markup Language, the standard for structuring web pages.

The fourth industrial revolution, defined by digitization and connected production.

Managing and provisioning infrastructure through machine-readable code.

Internet of Things: connected devices and sensors that collect and exchange data.

Measures that protect IT systems, networks and data from threats and unauthorized access.

An object-oriented programming language that is especially common in enterprise environments.

A dynamic programming language used mainly for client-side web development.

A JavaScript testing framework focused on simplicity, with good React and Vue.js integration.

A project management tool from Atlassian that agile teams use to plan, track and manage tasks.

A specification for structuring JSON APIs, with standard conventions for requests and responses.

JSON Web Token, a secure token standard for authentication and authorization in web applications.

A method for visualizing and managing work, focused on a continuous flow.

A high-performance in-memory data store that is compatible with the Redis protocol.

A visualization and management tool for Elasticsearch data.

A modern programming language for the JVM that is fully interoperable with Java.

Key performance indicator: a metric that tracks progress toward an important business goal.

An open source system for managing, automating and scaling containerized applications.

A PHP framework for building web applications, with a clean syntax and a wide range of features.

A technique that loads resources only when they are actually needed.

An older computer system or application that is still in use despite outdated technology.

A branch of artificial intelligence concerned with automatically recognizing patterns in data.

An architecture that splits an application into small, independent services.

The cloud computing platform from Microsoft, with services for development, hosting and AI.

Software that acts as an intermediary between different applications or system components.

An AI tool that generates images from text descriptions.

An AI assistant from Mistral AI, a French company that also publishes open-weight models as an alternative to proprietary ones.

A design approach in which the mobile version of a website or application is built first.

A document-oriented NoSQL database known for scalability and flexibility.

Tools and systems for watching, analyzing and visualizing system health and performance metrics.

A software architecture in which an application is built as a single, connected unit.

An architecture in which a single instance of a piece of software serves several customers (tenants).

A popular open source management system for relational databases.

A progressive Node.js framework for building efficient, scalable server applications.

A React framework for building production-ready web applications with server-side rendering.

A JavaScript runtime that runs JavaScript outside the browser.

A framework based on Vue.js for building modern web applications with server-side rendering and static generation.

A protocol for secure authorization that lets users sign in through third-party services.

A framework for running large language models locally.

A strategy that connects different sales and communication channels into one consistent experience.

An AI research company that develops technologies such as ChatGPT and DALL-E.

An AI language model from OpenAI for natural conversation and text generation.

A fork of Elasticsearch, used as an open source alternative for search and analytics.

A service that securely processes online payments between customers and merchants.

Techniques and strategies for improving the performance and speed of web applications.

A server-side scripting language designed for web development.

A framework for end-to-end testing of web applications across multiple browser engines.

A powerful open source object-relational database system.

A strategy for building web applications that guarantees basic functionality for every user.

An open source system for monitoring and alerting with a powerful query language.

A practical demonstration that an idea or concept is feasible.

A progressive web app uses modern web technologies to deliver features you would otherwise expect from a native app.

A versatile programming language focused on readability and simple syntax.

An open source library for machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Processes and methods that ensure the quality of software products.

An AI language model from Alibaba, a Chinese technology company.

A JavaScript library for building user interfaces, originally developed by Facebook.

An in-memory data store used as a database, cache and message broker.

An approach to web development in which layouts adapt automatically to different screen sizes.

An architectural style for APIs based on standard HTTP methods.

Remote procedure call: a technique where one computer runs a procedure on another computer.

Software as a Service: cloud-based software that is provided as a service.

Connecting SAP systems with other business applications.

A CSS preprocessor that adds features and a clearer syntax for stylesheets.

The ability of a system to handle growing load and requirements efficiently.

An agile project management framework based on iterative, incremental development.

Search engine optimization: measures that improve visibility in search engines.

A script that runs between the web app, the browser and the network and enables offline features.

A collaboration platform for teams, with messaging, file sharing and integrations with business tools.

A highly automated production environment run through connected, digital systems.

A powerful open source search platform based on Apache Lucene.

Single-page application: a web app that loads one HTML page and updates its content dynamically.

A Java framework for building microservices and web applications with minimal configuration.

A fixed period in agile development during which a defined set of tasks gets done.

A lightweight, file-based SQL database that works without a separate server.

Encryption protocols that enable secure communication over the internet.

Single sign-on: an authentication method where users sign in once to access several services.

A tool for building and documenting UI components in isolation.

An open source headless CMS that provides a flexible API for content management.

A document that defines design standards and guidelines for a consistent look.

A modern JavaScript framework that compiles components into efficient JavaScript at build time.

A framework for building Svelte applications with server-side rendering and routing.

Speedy Web Compiler: a fast JavaScript and TypeScript compiler written in Rust, used as an alternative to Babel.

A PHP framework for building web applications, with a large library of components.

A utility-first CSS framework for building custom user interfaces quickly.

The consequences of shortcuts in software development that make future changes harder.

An open source library for machine learning and artificial intelligence.

An infrastructure as code tool for managing and provisioning cloud resources.

Tools for automated testing of web applications to ensure quality.

A JavaScript library for creating 3D graphics in the web browser.

A web-based Kanban tool for project and task management.

A TypeScript-first RPC framework for full-stack applications with end-to-end type safety.

A typed superset of JavaScript that adds features such as static typing.

An enterprise content management system with extensive features for complex websites.

Designing user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) for digital products.

Tests that check individual components or functions of a piece of software in isolation.

The systematic study of user behavior and needs to improve products.

An in-memory data store and caching system, similar to Redis.

Systems for managing changes to source code and coordinating teamwork.

A modern build tool and development server for JavaScript and TypeScript projects, with fast hot module replacement.

A Vite-based unit testing framework for JavaScript and TypeScript, built for speed.

A progressive JavaScript framework for building user interfaces and single-page applications.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines: international standards for accessible web design.

Metrics from Google that measure website performance and usability.

A module bundler for JavaScript applications that processes assets such as JavaScript, CSS and images.

A protocol for two-way communication between client and server.

A popular open source content management system for websites and blogs.

A defined sequence of work steps that leads to a specific goal.

A security model in which no user or device is trusted automatically.