DevOps Glossary

Data structure that follows the First In First Out (FIFO) principle, commonly used in programming for task scheduling and data buffering.

State of a system or component when it's inactive or in a state of rest, often used in database systems for consistent backups.

Predefined limit on the amount of resources that can be consumed by a user, process, or system to prevent overuse and ensure fair allocation.

RESTful API Modeling Language files used for describing RESTful APIs, facilitating API design and documentation.

Security technology that is built into an application to detect and prevent real-time attacks.

Amazon Relational Database Service, a distributed relational database service by Amazon Web Services.

Open source message broker software that implements the Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP).

Large, visible display of key project metrics and statuses, providing immediate feedback on the state of a project or system.

Technique used to control the rate of requests sent or received by a network interface controller.

Open-source mobile application development framework created by Facebook for building native apps using React and JavaScript.

Passive monitoring technique that captures and analyzes every transaction of every user of a website or application.

Process of analyzing large volumes of data as it is generated, providing immediate insights for decision-making.

Visual display providing immediate updates on key performance indicators and metrics for quick decision-making.

Technique in database systems to recover data by reapplying transactions from log files.

Group that plays the role of an adversary to provide security testing for an organization.

Process of restructuring existing computer code without changing its external behavior.

Type of software testing to confirm that a recent program or code change has not adversely affected existing features.

Process of making a software product available for use, including planning, scheduling, and controlling the build through different stages.

Use of automation in the software delivery process to deploy software across various environments.

Process of managing, planning, scheduling and controlling a software build through different stages and environments.

Visual interface for tracking and managing software releases, providing insights into release progress and status.

Coordination and management of complex software releases across multiple teams, tools, and environments.

Practice allowing business stakeholders to initiate releases with a simple action.

Ability of a system or component to perform its required functions under stated conditions for a specified period of time.

Vulnerability that allows an attacker to run arbitrary code on a target machine.