Engineering Glossary

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Android Studio

Official integrated development environment (IDE) for Android app development, offering a comprehensive set of tools and features.
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Anomaly Detection

Process of identifying unusual patterns or behaviors that deviate from expected norms in data or system behavior.
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Ansible

Open-source automation tool for configuration management, application deployment, and task automation.
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Antifragile

Quality of systems that gain strength from disorder or stress, becoming more resilient in the face of challenges.
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Apache

Popular open-source web server software that can run on various platforms, known for its reliability and extensive feature set.
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App Store Connect

Apple's platform for managing apps, viewing analytics, and submitting to the App Store.
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AppDynamics

Application performance management and IT operations analytics platform for monitoring and optimizing application performance.
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Application Containerization

Packaging software code and dependencies into lightweight, portable containers for consistent deployment across environments.
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Application Firewall

Security system that monitors, filters, and blocks HTTP/HTTPS traffic to and from web applications.
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Application Infrastructure

The hardware, software, and networking components required to run and support an application.
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Application Lifecycle Management

Process of managing an application from ideation through retirement, including development, testing, and maintenance.
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Application Migration

Process of moving an application from one environment to another, often involving cloud or platform transitions.
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Application Performance Monitoring (APM)

Tools and practices for monitoring and managing the performance and availability of software applications.
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Application Platform

Software framework that provides a foundation for developing and running applications, often including runtime services and APIs.
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Application Program Interface (API)

Set of protocols, routines, and tools for building software applications and enabling communication between different software systems.
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Application Release Automation (ARA)

Process of packaging and deploying applications automatically across various environments and platforms.
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Application Security

Measures taken to improve the security of an application by finding, fixing, and preventing vulnerabilities.
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Application Team

Group responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving a specific application or set of applications.
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Application Whitelisting

Security practice that specifies which applications are permitted to run on a system, blocking all others.
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Application Workflow

Sequence of tasks or processes within an application, often automated to improve efficiency and consistency.
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Aptly

Debian repository management tool that makes it easy to mirror existing repositories and create new ones.
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Artifact

Any file or object produced during the software development process, such as compiled code, documentation, or test results.
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Artifactory

Repository manager for storing and managing software packages, artifacts, and dependencies.
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Artifacts

Byproducts of software development, including executables, libraries, documentation, and other files created during the process.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning and problem-solving.
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Asgard

Open-source web-based tool for cloud management and application deployment, primarily used with Amazon Web Services.
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Asterisk

Open-source framework for building communications applications, particularly used for creating custom telephone systems.
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Atom

Open-source text and source code editor developed by GitHub, known for its customizability.
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Attack Surface

Total sum of vulnerabilities in a given system that are accessible to an attacker.
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Attack Vector

Method or pathway used by a malicious actor to gain unauthorized access to a computer or network.
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Audit Log

Chronological record of system activities, providing a trail for tracking user actions and system events.
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Auditd

Linux daemon that monitors and logs system activities to detect security violations.
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Authentication Factor

Piece of information or process used to verify a user's identity, such as passwords, biometrics, or security tokens.
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Automated Builds

Process of compiling source code into executable software without manual intervention, often part of CI/CD pipelines.
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Automation

Use of technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
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Autonomy

Degree of independence and self-governance given to teams or systems in making decisions and performing tasks.
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Awsbox

Tool for deploying node.js apps to Amazon Web Services, simplifying the process of setting up and managing instances.
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Azure

Microsoft's cloud computing platform providing a wide range of services for building, testing, deploying, and managing applications.
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Back-end

Server-side of a website or application, responsible for data storage, security, and business logic.
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Backup

Copy of data created to protect against loss or damage, often stored separately from the original for recovery purposes.
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Bad/Threat Actor

Individual or entity that attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in systems or networks for malicious purposes.
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Baklava code

Term describing code that has too many layers, making it overly complex and difficult to understand or maintain.
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Bamboo

Continuous integration and deployment server by Atlassian, automating the building, testing, and deployment of software.
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Bare-metal

Physical computer server dedicated to a single tenant, not virtualized or shared among multiple users.
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Barkeep

Open-source web-based code review system that facilitates collaborative code reviews and discussions.
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Bash

Unix shell and command language, widely used for scripting and automating tasks in Unix-like operating systems.
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Bastion host

Specially designed system on a network specifically intended to withstand attacks, usually placed at the edge of a network.
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Bazel

Open-source build and test tool that enables fast, reproducible builds across multiple platforms and languages.
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Beats

Lightweight data shippers for various types of data, part of the Elastic Stack for log and metrics collection.
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Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

Software development approach that focuses on defining the behavior of an application based on user stories.
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