Engineering Glossary
From fundamental principles to cutting-edge practices, this glossary covers the full spectrum of software engineering terminology.
YAML (Yet Another Markup Language)
Human-readable data serialization standard that can be used in conjunction with all programming languages.
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YAML Sprawl
Proliferation of YAML configuration files, often leading to maintenance and consistency challenges.
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Yak Shaving
Seemingly useless activity which, by allowing you to overcome intermediate difficulties, allows you to solve a larger problem.
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Yarn
Fast, reliable, and secure dependency management tool for Node.js, offering improved performance and additional features over NPM.
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Yocto
Open-source collaboration project that helps developers create custom Linux-based systems.
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Yoda Conditions
Programming style where the constant goes before the variable in a conditional statement.
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You Build it You Run it
DevOps principle where development teams are also responsible for supporting the software in production.
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Zabbix
Open-source software tool to monitor various IT components, including networks, servers, virtual machines, and cloud services.
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Zero Downtime Deployment
Deployment method that ensures the application remains available to users during the entire update process.
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Zero Nines
A measure of system availability where no uptime guarantee is provided. It indicates a service with no specified reliability commitments or expectations.
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Zero Trust
Security concept centered on the belief that organizations should not automatically trust anything inside or outside its perimeters.
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Zero-day Attack
Cyber attack exploiting a vulnerability that is unknown to the software vendor or to antivirus vendors.
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Zipkin
Distributed tracing system that helps gather timing data needed to troubleshoot latency problems in service architectures.
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Zookeeper
Centralized service for maintaining configuration information, naming, providing distributed synchronization, and providing group services.
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Zsh (Z Shell)
Extended version of the Bourne Shell with many improvements, including some features of Bash, ksh, and tcsh.
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iOS Deployment
Process of distributing iOS applications to Apple devices, often through the App Store or enterprise distribution methods.
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macOS
Apple's Unix-based operating system for Macintosh computers, known for its user-friendly interface and tight integration with Apple hardware.
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stash entry
stash entry
A single set of stashed changes in Git, which can be reapplied later to the working directory.
status checks
status checks
Automated tests or processes that run when changes are proposed in a Git repository, ensuring code quality and compatibility.
subscription
subscription
Notifications or updates a user receives about activity in Git repositories they're interested in or contributing to.
superproject
superproject
The main Git repository that contains submodules, managing references to specific versions of nested repositories.
symref
symref
A symbolic reference in Git that points to another reference, most commonly used for HEAD pointing to the current branch.
tag object
tag object
A Git object containing metadata about a tag, including the tagger, date, and optional message.
team
team
A group of users on a Git platform with shared access permissions to repositories within an organization.
team maintainer
team maintainer
A user with administrative privileges for managing a team's membership and access rights in a Git organization.
timeline
timeline
A chronological display of events and activities in a Git repository or user profile on hosting platforms.
topic branch
topic branch
A short-lived Git branch created to develop a specific feature or fix a particular issue.
topics
topics
Keywords or categories assigned to Git repositories to help users discover related projects on hosting platforms.
traffic graph
traffic graph
A visual representation of visitor activity and clone statistics for a Git repository on hosting platforms.
transfer
transfer
The process of moving Git objects between repositories during push, fetch, or clone operations.
tree
tree
A Git object representing a directory structure, containing references to blobs (files) and other trees (subdirectories).
tree object
tree object
A Git object that stores the hierarchy of files and directories in a repository at a specific point in time.
tree-ish (also treeish)
tree-ish (also treeish)
A Git term referring to an object that resolves to a tree, such as a commit, tag, or tree.
unborn
unborn
A state of a Git branch that has no commits yet, typically seen when initializing a new repository.
unmerged index
unmerged index
The state of the Git index containing conflicting changes from different branches during a merge operation.
unreachable object
unreachable object
A Git object not accessible from any reference, potentially subject to garbage collection if not recovered.
upstream branch
upstream branch
The remote branch that a local branch is set to track, used as a reference for pull and push operations.
user
user
An individual account on a Git platform, associated with personal repositories and contributions.
user-to-server request
user-to-server request
An authenticated request from a Git client to a server, typically for operations like push or fetch.
username
username
The unique identifier for a user account on Git platforms, used for authentication and mention notifications.
visible team
visible team
A team in a Git organization that is visible to all members of the organization, as opposed to secret teams.
watch
watch
A feature allowing users to receive notifications about activity in Git repositories they're interested in.
watching notifications
watching notifications
Alerts received for all notable events in a watched Git repository, including issues, pull requests, and releases.
web notifications
web notifications
Alerts displayed on Git platforms' web interfaces, notifying users of relevant activity or mentions.
working area
working area
The directory on your local machine where you modify files before staging and committing them in Git.
working tree
working tree
The set of files and directories in your project that are currently checked out and available for editing.
worktree
worktree
A Git feature allowing multiple working directories to be associated with a single repository.
write access
write access
Permission to make changes to a Git repository, including pushing commits and modifying branches.
Model Versioning
Managing different iterations of machine learning models in cloud-based development pipelines.
Module Registry
Repository for storing and managing reusable software components in cloud development environments.
Molecular Data Storage
Experimental technique using molecules to store digital data, potentially integrated with cloud systems.
Multi-Account Management
Tools and practices for managing multiple cloud accounts within an organization.
Multi-Cloud
Using services from multiple cloud providers in a single architecture, optimizing for cost, performance, and redundancy.
Multi-Cloud Integration Hubs
Centralized platforms for managing data and application integrations across multiple cloud providers.
Multi-Cloud Load Balancing
Distributing workloads across multiple cloud providers to optimize performance and reliability.
Multi-Cloud Management
Tools and practices for administering resources and applications across multiple cloud providers.
Multi-Cloud Network Fabrics
Technologies enabling seamless networking across multiple cloud provider environments.
Multi-Cloud Service Mesh Management
Coordinating microservices communication and security across multiple cloud environments.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Security system requiring two or more verification methods to access cloud resources.
Multi-Model Databases
Database systems supporting multiple data models (e.g., document, graph, relational) in a single backend.
Multi-Region Replication
Copying data across multiple geographic regions in cloud environments for redundancy and disaster recovery.
Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC)
Bringing cloud capabilities closer to the network edge for improved performance and reduced latency.
Multi-cloud Cost Management
Tools and strategies for monitoring and optimizing expenses across multiple cloud providers.
Multi-cloud Cost Optimization
Strategies to minimize expenses and maximize efficiency when using multiple cloud providers.
Multi-cloud Disaster Recovery
Implementing backup and failover systems across multiple cloud providers for enhanced resilience.
Multi-cloud Networking
Connecting and managing network resources across multiple cloud provider environments.
Multi-cloud Security
Strategies and tools for protecting data and applications across multiple cloud provider environments.
Multicloud Data Controllers
Tools for managing and orchestrating data across multiple cloud provider environments.
Multicloud Networking Fabric
Unified network architecture spanning multiple cloud providers for seamless connectivity.
Multimodal AI Platforms
Cloud services supporting AI models that can process and integrate multiple types of data (e.g., text, image, audio).
Multimodal Cloud Interfaces
User interfaces that combine multiple input/output methods (e.g., voice, touch, gesture) for cloud service interaction.
Multimodal Data Fusion Platforms
Cloud services for integrating and analyzing data from various sources and formats.
NAT Gateway
Service that enables private subnet instances to connect to the internet or other AWS services.
Natural Language Cloud Command Interfaces
Systems allowing users to interact with cloud services using conversational language.
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
AI technology for understanding, interpreting, and generating human language in cloud environments.
Natural Language Processing as a Service
Cloud-based platforms offering pre-built NLP models and APIs for text analysis and generation.
Near-Edge Data Centers
Smaller data centers located closer to end-users for reduced latency in cloud service delivery.
Neomorphic Design for Cloud Interfaces
UI design approach mimicking physical objects for intuitive cloud service interaction.
Network Access Control List (NACL)
Stateless firewall for controlling traffic in and out of cloud subnets, enhancing network security.
Network Address Translation (NAT)
Process of modifying network address information to route traffic between private and public networks.
Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
Virtualizing network services traditionally run on proprietary hardware in cloud environments.
Network Observability Platforms
Tools for monitoring, analyzing, and troubleshooting cloud network performance and behavior.
Network Performance Monitoring
Tools and practices for measuring and optimizing network performance in cloud environments.
Network Service Mesh
Technology for managing and securing service-to-service communication in cloud-native environments.
Network Telemetry
Collecting and analyzing network data for visibility and troubleshooting in cloud environments.
Network Traffic Optimization
Techniques for improving the efficiency and performance of data flow in cloud networks.
Network-as-Code
Defining and managing network infrastructure using code in cloud environments, enabling automated and version-controlled networking.
Neural Architecture Search (NAS) as a Service
Cloud-based automated design of optimal neural network architectures for specific AI tasks.
Neuro-Symbolic AI Frameworks
Cloud platforms combining neural networks with symbolic reasoning for more robust AI systems.
Neuro-symbolic AI Systems
Cloud-based AI integrating neural networks and symbolic AI for enhanced reasoning capabilities.
Neuromorphic Cloud Computing
Cloud services using brain-inspired computing architectures for improved efficiency in AI tasks.
Neuromorphic Computing Services
Cloud platforms providing access to brain-inspired computing architectures for AI applications.
Neuromorphic Computing as a Service
Cloud-based offerings of brain-inspired computing architectures for specialized AI workloads.
Neuromorphic Hardware Acceleration
Cloud-based AI processing using brain-inspired chip designs for improved efficiency and performance.
NewSQL Databases
Cloud databases combining the scalability of NoSQL with the ACID guarantees of traditional relational databases.
NoSQL Database (e.g., Amazon DynamoDB, Azure Cosmos DB)
Non-relational databases designed for flexible, scalable data storage and retrieval in cloud environments.
Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) over Fabrics
High-performance storage protocol for accessing SSDs over network fabrics in cloud environments.
OLAP (Online Analytical Processing)
Technology for quickly analyzing multidimensional data from multiple perspectives in cloud databases.
Object Storage
Cloud storage for unstructured data, accessed via APIs and organized as objects rather than files.
Object Storage (e.g., Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage)
Scalable cloud storage services for unstructured data, accessible via APIs, ideal for large-scale data storage and retrieval.
Object Storage Gateways
Devices or software providing local access to cloud-based object storage systems.
Observability Data Lakes
Centralized repositories for storing and analyzing large volumes of observability data in cloud environments.
Observability Data Pipelines
Systems for collecting, processing, and routing observability data in cloud environments.
Observability-Driven Development
Software development approach prioritizing built-in monitoring and debugging in cloud applications.
Olfactory Data Processing in the Cloud
Analyzing and interpreting scent-related data using cloud computing resources, enabling digital olfactory applications.
On-Device Machine Learning
Running ML models on edge devices, reducing reliance on cloud processing for certain tasks.
Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)
Technology for rapid analysis of multidimensional data in cloud-based data warehouses.
OpenFaaS
Open-source framework for building serverless functions with Docker and Kubernetes in cloud environments.
Operator Pattern
Kubernetes extension for automating application management tasks in cloud-native environments.
Optical Computing in the Cloud
Using light-based processing for high-speed, energy-efficient computation in cloud data centers.
Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates
Remote software updates for devices connected to cloud services, often used for IoT.
PCI DSS Compliance in the Cloud
Adhering to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard requirements in cloud environments.
Partitioning
Dividing large datasets or databases into smaller, more manageable parts in cloud storage systems.
Pay-as-you-go Model
Pricing structure where users only pay for the cloud resources they actually use.
Pay-as-you-go Pricing
Billing model where customers are charged based on their actual usage of cloud resources.
Pay-per-execution Model
Pricing scheme where users are billed only when their serverless functions are invoked.
Peering Connection
Direct network link between two virtual private clouds, often in different accounts or regions.
Penetration Testing in the Cloud
Simulated cyberattacks to evaluate the security of cloud-based systems and applications.
Persistent Memory
Non-volatile memory that combines speed of DRAM with data persistence, used in cloud storage systems.
Persistent Volumes
Storage resources in cloud environments that exist independently of any specific pod or container.
Photonic Integrated Circuits for Data Centers
Light-based chips for high-speed data processing in cloud infrastructure, improving energy efficiency.
Pipeline as Code
Defining and managing continuous integration/deployment workflows using code in cloud environments.
Point-in-Time Recovery
Ability to restore cloud-based data to a specific moment in the past, enabling granular data recovery options.
Policy Enforcement
Implementing and maintaining security and compliance rules across cloud resources.
Policy Management
Creating, updating, and enforcing rules governing cloud resource usage and security.
Polyglot FaaS (Function as a Service)
Serverless platform supporting multiple programming languages for cloud function development.
Polyglot Persistence
Using multiple data storage technologies to handle varied data storage needs in cloud applications.
Polyglot Serverless Development
Creating serverless applications using multiple programming languages in cloud environments.
Post-Migration Optimization
Refining and improving cloud-based systems after initial migration from on-premises.
Post-Quantum Cryptography Implementation
Deploying encryption methods resistant to quantum computer attacks in cloud systems.
Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)
Metric for measuring energy efficiency of cloud data centers, comparing total power consumption to IT equipment power usage.
Predictive Auto-Scaling
Using AI to anticipate resource needs and adjust cloud capacity automatically, optimizing performance and cost-efficiency.
Predictive Capacity Planning
Using data analytics and machine learning to forecast future cloud resource requirements and optimize infrastructure.
Predictive Maintenance
Using data analytics to anticipate and prevent equipment failures in cloud infrastructure.
Prescriptive Analytics
Advanced analytics providing recommendations for actions in cloud-based decision making.
Pricing Calculator
Tool for estimating costs of cloud services based on expected usage, helping in budgeting and resource planning.
Privacy-Enhancing Computation (PEC)
Techniques for processing sensitive data while preserving privacy in cloud environments.
Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs)
Tools and methods for protecting personal data privacy in cloud computing, ensuring compliance and user trust.
Privacy-Preserving Analytics
Techniques for analyzing data in the cloud while maintaining individual privacy.
Privacy-Preserving Data Mining
Extracting useful information from large datasets without compromising individual privacy in the cloud.
Privacy-Preserving Data Science
Performing data analysis in the cloud while protecting sensitive information, balancing insights with data privacy.
Private 5G Networks
Dedicated 5G networks deployed for specific enterprise use, often integrated with cloud services.
PrivateLink
Service enabling private connectivity between VPCs, AWS services, and on-premises applications.
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Tools for securing, controlling, and monitoring access to critical cloud resources and data.
5G MEC Integration
Integration of 5G mobile edge computing with container platforms for low-latency applications and services at network edges.
AIOps for Container Environments
Application of AI and machine learning for automated operations, monitoring, and management of containerized environments.
API Deprecation Policy
Guidelines for phasing out older API versions in Kubernetes, ensuring smooth transitions for users.
API Extensions
Mechanisms to extend the Kubernetes API with custom resources and functionalities, enhancing platform capabilities.
API Gateway Pattern
Containerized service that acts as a single entry point for all client requests to a microservices architecture.
API Server
Core component of Kubernetes that exposes the cluster's API and handles all administrative operations.
API Server Aggregation
Kubernetes feature allowing the API server to be extended with additional APIs without modifying core Kubernetes code.
API-First Development
Approach prioritizing API design before implementation, crucial for developing scalable containerized microservices.
AWS Fargate
Serverless compute engine for containers, allowing you to run containers without managing the underlying infrastructure.
Adapter Pattern
Design pattern in containerized microservices that wraps a service's interface to make it compatible with other services.
Admission Controllers
Plugins that intercept requests to the Kubernetes API server before object persistence, enforcing policies or modifying objects.
Admission Controllers for Security
Admission controllers specifically focused on enforcing security policies and validating security-related configurations.
Admission Webhooks
HTTP callbacks that receive admission requests and can modify or validate objects before they are persisted.
Admission Webhooks in Operators
Use of admission webhooks within Kubernetes operators to enforce custom policies or modify resources.
Advanced Audit
Kubernetes feature providing detailed logging of all requests processed by the API server for security and compliance.
Aggregated API Servers
Extension of the Kubernetes API server to include custom resources and functionalities without modifying core Kubernetes.
Aggregated ClusterRoles
Combination of multiple ClusterRoles into a single role, simplifying RBAC management in Kubernetes.
Air-gapped Registries
Container registries isolated from public networks, used in secure or restricted environments.
Akri
Open-source project for exposing heterogeneous leaf devices as resources in Kubernetes clusters.
Alertmanager Configuration
Setup and management of Prometheus Alertmanager for handling alerts from monitoring systems.
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
Fully managed Docker container registry provided by AWS for storing, managing, and deploying container images.
Ambassador Pattern
Microservices design pattern where a dedicated service acts as an API gateway for other services.
Ambient Mesh
Service mesh implementation that doesn't require sidecars, reducing resource overhead and simplifying deployment.
Anchore Engine for Image Scanning
Open-source tool for deep inspection of container images, including vulnerability scanning and policy enforcement.
Ansible-based Operators
Kubernetes operators implemented using Ansible for automating application lifecycle management.
Antrea Network Policies
Network policies specific to the Antrea CNI plugin, offering fine-grained control over pod-to-pod communication.
Antrea for Open vSwitch-based Networking
Kubernetes networking solution using Open vSwitch for improved performance and advanced networking features.
Apache OpenWhisk
Open-source serverless platform that executes functions in response to events or direct invocations.
AppArmor Profiles
Security profiles for Linux that restrict program capabilities, enhancing container isolation and security.
Application-level Logging
Logging implemented within applications, providing detailed insights into application behavior and performance.
Aqua Security
Platform providing security and compliance for container-based and cloud-native applications throughout their lifecycle.
Aqua Security Platform
Comprehensive security solution for containerized and cloud-native environments, offering vulnerability management and runtime protection.
Argo CD
GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes, automating application deployment and lifecycle management.
Argo Rollouts
Kubernetes controller for advanced deployment strategies like canary and blue-green deployments.
ArgoCD
Declarative GitOps tool for Kubernetes, automating application deployment and synchronization with Git repositories.
Artifact Management
Process of storing, organizing, and managing container images and related artifacts in container registries.
Athenz for Fine-grained Access Control
Open-source platform for fine-grained access control and authentication in distributed systems.
Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
Access control paradigm where authorization decisions are based on attributes of users, resources, and environment.
Audit Annotations
Additional metadata added to Kubernetes audit events for enhanced context and analysis, improving audit trails.
Audit Backends
Components responsible for processing and storing Kubernetes audit logs, supporting various storage and analysis options.
Audit Events
Records of requests and activities within a Kubernetes cluster, used for security monitoring and compliance.
Audit Levels
Configurable detail levels for Kubernetes audit logs, ranging from metadata-only to full request and response details.
Audit Logging
Process of recording API server requests and responses for security, troubleshooting, and compliance purposes.
Audit Logs
Detailed records of activities and operations within a Kubernetes cluster, used for security and compliance monitoring.
Audit Policy
Configuration defining which events should be recorded in Kubernetes audit logs and at what level of detail.
Audit Profile
Predefined set of audit policy rules for common use cases in Kubernetes, simplifying audit configuration.
Audit Stages
Different phases of request processing where audit events can be generated in Kubernetes, providing comprehensive auditing.
Audit Webhook Configuration
Setup for sending Kubernetes audit events to external webhook endpoints for processing or analysis.
Auditing
Process of systematically recording and examining activities within a Kubernetes cluster for security and compliance purposes.
Authenticating Proxy
Intermediary service that handles authentication before forwarding requests to the Kubernetes API server.
Authentication Modules
Pluggable components in container orchestration platforms for verifying user identities using various methods.
Authorization Policies
Rules defining access permissions for users and services in container orchestration platforms.
Azure Container Instances
Serverless container hosting service in Azure, offering rapid deployment of containers without cluster management.
Azure Container Registry
Managed Docker registry service for storing and managing container images in Azure cloud environments.
BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) in Containers
Implementation of Border Gateway Protocol within containerized network environments for advanced routing.
BGP in Container Networks
In container networks, BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) manages routing information between containers and external networks for efficient traffic routing.
Backend for Frontend (BFF) Pattern
Microservices design pattern where a dedicated service acts as an API gateway for specific frontend needs.
Backup and Restore
Processes for preserving and recovering container data and configurations in orchestration platforms.
Base Image
Foundation Docker image upon which other images are built, containing core OS and runtime components.
Base Image Selection
Process of choosing appropriate foundation images for container builds, balancing size, security, and functionality.
Best Effort QoS
Kubernetes quality of service class for pods with no resource guarantees, scheduled when resources are available.
Blue-Green Deployments
Deployment strategy using two identical environments to minimize downtime and risk during updates.
Bootstrap Tokens
Temporary tokens used for secure cluster initialization and node joining in Kubernetes, simplifying cluster setup.
Bottlerocket OS
Minimalist Linux-based operating system optimized for running containers in cloud environments.
BuildKit
Advanced container image building toolkit offering improved performance and caching capabilities.
BuildKit for Advanced Image Building
Use of BuildKit for efficient, concurrent, and cache-optimized container image creation, improving build performance.
Bulkhead Pattern
Isolation technique in microservices to contain failures and prevent system-wide cascading failures.
Bulkhead Pattern in Microservices
The Bulkhead Pattern in microservices isolates failures by dividing services into separate compartments, preventing issues in one from affecting others.
Burstable QoS
Kubernetes quality of service class for pods that can use more resources than requested when available.
CIS Benchmarks for Containers
Security configuration guidelines for deploying containers securely in various environments.
CNI Plugin Chaining
Technique of using multiple Container Network Interface plugins together for advanced networking capabilities.
CPU Manager
Kubernetes feature for fine-grained CPU resource management and allocation to containers, optimizing performance.
CPU Throttling
Technique to limit CPU usage of containers to prevent resource monopolization and ensure fair allocation.
CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation)
Architectural pattern separating read and write operations in distributed systems, often used in microservices.
CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation) Pattern
Architectural pattern separating read and write operations in distributed systems, often used in microservices.
CRI (Container Runtime Interface) Specification
Standard interface between container runtimes and Kubernetes, allowing pluggable runtime implementations.
CRI Image Management
Functionality within CRI for pulling, inspecting, and removing container images, standardizing image operations.
CRI Logging
Standardized logging interface for container runtimes implementing the Container Runtime Interface.
CRI Metrics
Performance and resource usage data exposed by container runtimes adhering to the CRI specification.
CRI Runtime Class
Kubernetes feature allowing selection of different runtime configurations for containers, enabling specialized runtimes.
CRI Socket
Unix domain socket used for communication between Kubelet and the CRI-compatible container runtime.
CRI Validation Testing
Process of verifying that a container runtime correctly implements the CRI specification, ensuring compatibility.
CRI-O
Lightweight container runtime specifically designed for Kubernetes, implementing the CRI specification.
CRI-O Internals
Core components and architecture of the CRI-O container runtime, including its interaction with Kubernetes.
CRI-O as Container Runtime
Use of CRI-O, a lightweight container runtime, as the primary runtime in a Kubernetes cluster.
CSI Controller Plugin
Component of CSI responsible for volume provisioning and attachment operations in container orchestration systems.
CSI Drivers
Plugins implementing the Container Storage Interface for various storage systems in Kubernetes.
CSI Ephemeral Volumes
Short-lived volumes in Kubernetes, created and deleted alongside a pod using CSI drivers, for temporary storage.
CSI Migration
Process of transitioning from in-tree volume plugins to CSI drivers in Kubernetes, improving storage extensibility.
CSI Node Plugin
Component of CSI responsible for mounting volumes and making them available to containers.
CSI Topology
Feature allowing storage provisioning based on topology constraints in Kubernetes, optimizing data locality.
Cache-Aside Pattern
Caching strategy where the application checks the cache before retrieving data from the main data store.
Caching Strategies for Containers
Techniques for implementing and managing caches in containerized applications for improved performance.
Calico
Open-source networking and network security solution for containers, providing a rich set of security policies.
Calico eBPF Datapath
High-performance networking mode in Calico using extended Berkeley Packet Filter for packet processing.
Canary Deployments
Technique of releasing new versions to a subset of users or servers to minimize risk and gather feedback.
Capabilities
Fine-grained privileges that can be assigned to containers, enhancing security by limiting root-level access.
Capability Controls
Mechanisms for managing and restricting Linux capabilities assigned to containers for improved security.