Software Development Terminology

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Deployment

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releasing software into a production environment.

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Repository

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storage location for code, often managed with GitHub/GitLab.

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Debugging

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identifying and fixing errors in code.

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API (Application Programming Interface)

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rules that allow software applications to communicate.

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Firewall

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system that controls network traffic for security.

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Cloud Infrastructure

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servers and services delivered via cloud platforms.

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Agile Methodology

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iterative approach to software development.

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Scrum Meeting

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short daily meeting to track progress in Agile teams.

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Patch Update

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fix applied to software to correct bugs or vulnerabilities.

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User Interface (UI)

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the part of software users interact with.