Engineering Glossary

From fundamental principles to cutting-edge practices, this glossary covers the full spectrum of software engineering terminology.

DevOps
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Behaviour-Driven Design

Approach to software design that focuses on defining system behavior through examples and scenarios.
DevOps

Bento

Lightweight Docker-based development environments for PHP applications, simplifying local development setup.
DevOps

Berkshelf

Dependency manager for Chef cookbooks, simplifying the process of managing and versioning cookbook dependencies.
DevOps

Beta Testing

Pre-release testing phase where a sample of the intended audience tries the product to uncover any bugs or issues.
DevOps

Bitbucket

Web-based version control repository hosting service for Git and Mercurial projects, owned by Atlassian.
DevOps

Black Box Testing

Testing method where the internal structure/design of the item being tested is not known to the tester.
DevOps

Blameless Postmortem

Process of analyzing incidents or failures without assigning blame, focusing on learning and improvement.
DevOps

Blast Radius

Extent of damage or impact that could result from a failure or security breach in a system.
DevOps

Blue Green Deployment

Technique for releasing applications by shifting traffic between two identical environments running different versions.
DevOps

Blue Team

Group responsible for defending against and responding to cyber attacks in an organization.
DevOps

Bot Attack

Automated attempt by malicious actors to compromise systems or steal data using software programs (bots).
DevOps

Bot Management Tools

Solutions designed to detect, prevent, and mitigate bot-related threats to websites and applications.
DevOps

Bots

Automated software applications that run scripted tasks, often used in both beneficial and malicious contexts.
DevOps

Bottleneck

Point in a system where the flow of data or processes is constrained, limiting overall system performance.
DevOps

Bounded Context

Core concept in Domain-Driven Design, defining the limits within which a particular model is applicable.
DevOps

Branching

Creating a divergent copy of source code to develop features or fix bugs without affecting the main codebase.
DevOps

Broken Access Control

Security vulnerability where restrictions on authenticated users are not properly enforced.
DevOps

Broken Authentication

Security flaw allowing attackers to compromise passwords, keys, or session tokens to assume user identities.
DevOps

Broken Function Level Authorization

Vulnerability where an application does not restrict function access to appropriate users.
DevOps

Broken Object Level Authorization

Security issue where an application does not verify if the user has permission to access a specific object.
DevOps

Broken User Authentication

Security vulnerability where flaws in the authentication process allow unauthorized access to user accounts.
DevOps

Brooklyn

Framework for modeling, deploying, and managing distributed applications across cloud environments.
DevOps

Bucket

Container for storing objects in cloud storage services like Amazon S3 or Google Cloud Storage.
DevOps

Bug Bounty Program

Initiative offering rewards to individuals for discovering and reporting software bugs or vulnerabilities.
DevOps

Build

Process of converting source code files into standalone software artifacts that can be run on a computer.
DevOps

Build Agent

Component in a CI/CD system that executes build and test processes on behalf of the build server.
DevOps

Build Artifact Repository

Central storage location for managing and distributing software build outputs and dependencies.
DevOps

Build Automation

Process of scripting or automating the creation of compiled code and related processes.
DevOps

Build Cache

Mechanism to store and reuse the output of previous build steps to speed up subsequent builds.
DevOps

Build Pipelines

Automated processes for compiling, testing, and deploying code changes through various stages.
DevOps

Build Service

System that automates the process of compiling source code into executable programs.
DevOps

Build System

Set of tools and processes used to compile, assemble, and package software from source code.
DevOps

BuildMaster

Application release automation platform for creating and managing software delivery pipelines.
DevOps

Buildbot

Continuous integration framework written in Python, allowing automation of build, test, and release processes across multiple platforms.
DevOps

Business Acceptance

Process of verifying that a software solution meets the business requirements and is ready for use.
DevOps

Business Analytics (BA)

Practice of iterative exploration of an organization's data to gain insights and drive business planning.
DevOps

Business Intelligence (BI)

Technologies and practices for collecting, integrating, analyzing, and presenting business information.
DevOps

Business Logic Attack

Exploitation of flaws in the business logic of an application to perform unauthorized actions.
DevOps

CALMS Model

Framework for DevOps culture emphasizing Collaboration, Automation, Lean, Measurement, and Sharing.
DevOps

CASB

Cloud Access Security Broker; software that mediates between cloud service users and cloud applications.
DevOps

CD Pipeline

Continuous Delivery Pipeline; automated system for moving code changes through build, test, and deployment stages.
DevOps

CI Pipeline

Continuous Integration Pipeline; automated sequence of steps for building, testing, and validating code changes.
DevOps

CI Service

System that automates the integration of code changes from multiple contributors into a single software project.
DevOps

CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery)

Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery; practices of frequently integrating code changes and delivering to production.
DevOps

CI/CD Server

Platform that facilitates the automation of building, testing, and deploying code changes.
DevOps

CLI (Command Line Interface)

Command Line Interface; text-based interface for interacting with computer programs or operating systems.
DevOps

CMB (Cloud Message Bus)

Messaging infrastructure that enables communication between different parts of a cloud-based application.
DevOps

CPU Limit

Restriction on the amount of processing power allocated to a particular process or container.
DevOps

CRUD (Create, Read, Update and Delete)

Four basic functions of persistent storage, fundamental to database operations and RESTful API design.
DevOps

CaaS

Containers as a Service; cloud-based service that provides container orchestration and management.
DevOps

Cadence

Regular rhythm or pattern of work or processes, often used in the context of software development and release cycles.
DevOps

Canary Deployment

Technique of rolling out changes to a small subset of users before a full deployment.
DevOps

Canary Release

Gradual rollout of new features to a subset of users to test in production with reduced risk.
DevOps

Capacity Test

Performance test to determine how many users or transactions a system can handle before performance degrades.
DevOps

Capistrano

Remote server automation and deployment tool, primarily used for deploying web applications by scripting arbitrary deployment tasks.
DevOps

Certificate Authority (CA)

Trusted entity that issues digital certificates for secure communication over networks.
DevOps

CfEngine

Open-source configuration management system for managing large numbers of computers.
DevOps

Chain of Custody

Documentation of the movement and handling of evidence in security incidents or investigations.
DevOps

Change Failure Rate

Percentage of changes to production or released to users that result in degraded service or require remediation.
DevOps

Chaos Engineering

Practice of intentionally introducing failures in a system to test its resilience and identify weaknesses.
DevOps

Chaos Monkey

Tool developed by Netflix to randomly terminate instances in production to test system fault tolerance.
DevOps

Chaos Testing

Deliberate introduction of faults into a system to verify its ability to withstand turbulent conditions.
DevOps

ChatOps

Approach to managing IT operations and workflows through conversation-driven development.
DevOps

Chef

Configuration management tool that uses a pure-Ruby domain-specific language for writing system configurations.
DevOps

Chocolatey

Package manager for Windows, automating software installation, upgrade, and configuration.
DevOps

Clean Code Prinzipien

Set of principles aimed at producing readable, maintainable, and efficient code, promoting software quality and developer productivity.
DevOps

Click Fraud

Fraudulent clicks on pay-per-click advertisements to generate charges for advertisers.
DevOps

Clickjacking

Malicious technique of tricking users into clicking on hidden or disguised elements on a webpage.
DevOps

Client Side Attacks

Security threats that target vulnerabilities in web browsers or other client applications.
DevOps

Cloud Application

Software program where cloud-based and local components work together, primarily processed on remote servers.
DevOps

Cloud Automation

Use of tools and processes to reduce manual efforts in deploying and managing cloud computing workloads.
DevOps

Cloud Computing

Delivery of computing services over the internet, including servers, storage, databases, and software.
DevOps

Cloud Infrastructure

Hardware and software components required to support cloud computing delivery model.
DevOps

Cloud Infrastructure Security

Measures and controls to protect data, applications, and infrastructure associated with cloud computing.
DevOps

Cloud Management

Control and oversight of cloud computing resources, often through automated tools.
DevOps

Cloud Migration

Process of moving data, applications, or other business elements from an on-premises environment to the cloud.
DevOps

Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)

Organization promoting cloud native technologies and practices to shape the evolution of cloud computing.
DevOps

Cloud Native DevOps

Practices combining cloud native technologies with DevOps principles for faster, more flexible software delivery.
DevOps

Cloud Orchestration

Arrangement and coordination of automated tasks resulting in a consolidated process or workflow.
DevOps

Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)

Organization that defines best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment.
DevOps

Cloud Security Monitoring

Continuous monitoring of cloud-based assets and services to detect security threats and vulnerabilities.
DevOps

Cloud Security Posture Management

Continuous monitoring of cloud infrastructure to identify misconfigurations and compliance risks.
DevOps

Cloud-native

Designed to take full advantage of cloud computing frameworks, beyond simple rehosting in the cloud.
DevOps

Cloud-native Security

Security practices and tools designed specifically for cloud-native applications and infrastructure.
DevOps

CloudWatch

Amazon Web Services' monitoring and observability service for cloud resources and applications.
DevOps

Code All Your Resources

Practice of managing all aspects of infrastructure and operations through code, enabling version control and automation.
DevOps

Code Dependencies

External libraries, modules, or packages that a software project relies on to function properly.
DevOps

Code Injection

Security vulnerability where an attacker inserts malicious code into a vulnerable application.
DevOps

Code Promotion

Process of moving code through various stages of development, testing, and deployment.
DevOps

Code Signing

Process of digitally signing executables and scripts to confirm the software author and guarantee it hasn't been altered.
DevOps

Code-first Workflow

Development approach where code is written before database schemas or other structures are defined.
DevOps

Coding Standards

Set of guidelines for programming style and practices within a project or organization.
DevOps

Cognitive Load

Mental effort required to learn new information or complete tasks, important in user experience design and learning theory.
DevOps

Collectd

System statistics collection daemon that collects, transfers, and stores performance data of computers and network equipment.
DevOps

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)

List of publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities, providing a standardized identifier for known issues.
DevOps

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Comprehensive list of common software and hardware weakness types, serving as a common language for describing security vulnerabilities.
DevOps

Complex-Adaptive System (CAS)

System of interconnected components that can adapt and self-organize in response to changes.
DevOps

Complex-Adaptive Systems

Systems of interconnected components that can adapt and evolve in response to changes in their environment.
DevOps

Compliance

Adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines, and specifications relevant to a business.
DevOps

Compliance Level

Degree to which an organization meets regulatory or industry-specific requirements.
DevOps
@mention

@mention

A feature in Git platforms that allows users to notify specific team members or reference issues by using the @ symbol followed by a username.
API preview

API preview

A feature allowing developers to test and provide feedback on new Git API functionality before it's officially released.
Bare Repository

Bare Repository

A Git repository containing version control information without a working directory, typically used as a central repository for collaboration.
Bisect

Bisect

A Git command used to perform a binary search through a repository's history to identify the commit that introduced a bug or issue.
Bitbucket Pipelines

Bitbucket Pipelines

An integrated CI/CD service in Bitbucket for automating builds, tests, and deployments.
Blame

Blame

A Git feature that shows which user last modified each line of a file, helping developers trace changes and understand code history.
Blamestorming

Blamestorming

A collaborative process of analyzing Git blame information to identify the source of bugs or issues in a codebase.
Branch

Branch

A parallel version of a repository, allowing developers to work on different features or experiments without affecting the main codebase.
Branch policies

Branch policies

Rules enforced on Git branches to ensure code quality, require reviews, or restrict certain actions before merging.
Business plan

Business plan

A premium subscription tier offered by Git hosting services, providing advanced features and support for enterprise users.
CA certificate

CA certificate

A digital certificate issued by a Certificate Authority, used in Git to establish secure HTTPS connections and verify server identities.
Cache

Cache

A temporary storage area that holds frequently accessed data for quick retrieval, improving system performance.
Checkout

Checkout

A Git command used to switch between different branches or restore files from a specific commit in a repository's history.
Cherry-Pick

Cherry-Pick

A Git operation that applies the changes from a specific commit to the current branch, useful for selective code integration.
Cherry-picking

Cherry-picking

The practice of selecting and applying specific commits from one branch to another in Git, often used for targeted bug fixes.
Clone

Clone

The process of creating a local copy of a remote Git repository, allowing developers to work on the codebase independently.
Code owners file

Code owners file

A file specifying individuals or teams responsible for code in different parts of a repository.
Commit

Commit

Operation in version control systems that saves changes to the local repository, creating a new revision with a unique identifier.
Conflict

Conflict

A situation in Git where incompatible changes have been made to the same part of a file, requiring manual resolution before merging.
Continuous Integration

Continuous Integration

Practice of merging all developer working copies to a shared mainline several times a day.
DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph)

DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph)

Directed Acyclic Graph, the underlying data structure used by Git to represent the commit history and relationships between commits.
Detach HEAD

Detach HEAD

A Git operation that moves the HEAD pointer to a specific commit, allowing for temporary exploration of historical states.
Diff

Diff

A Git command or operation that shows the differences between two commits, branches, files, or other Git objects.
Downstream

Downstream

Refers to the direction of change propagation in Git, typically from a parent branch to its child branches or forks.
Explorer

Explorer

A feature in Git platforms for browsing repository contents, viewing files, and navigating through different branches.
Feature branch workflow

Feature branch workflow

A Git pattern where each new feature is developed in a dedicated branch, then merged back to the main branch.
Fetch

Fetch

A Git command that retrieves changes from a remote repository without automatically merging them into the local branch.
Force Push

Force Push

A Git push operation that overwrites the remote branch's history with the local branch, potentially causing data loss if used carelessly.
Fork

Fork

A personal copy of another user's repository on a Git hosting platform, allowing independent development without affecting the original project.
Free plan

Free plan

A no-cost tier offered by Git hosting services, typically with limited features and storage for individual users or small projects.
GPG (GNU Privacy Guard)

GPG (GNU Privacy Guard)

An encryption software used with Git for signing commits and tags, enhancing security and verification.
Gist

Gist

A simple way to share code snippets, notes, or small files using Git, often integrated into Git platforms.
Git

Git

Distributed version control system for tracking changes in source code during software development.
Git Alias

Git Alias

A custom shortcut command defined by users to simplify complex or frequently used Git operations.
Git Alternates

Git Alternates

A mechanism in Git allowing a repository to borrow objects from another repository, useful for saving disk space in large projects.
Git Annotate

Git Annotate

A Git command that shows the author and commit information for each line in a file, similar to the "blame" feature.
Git Assume Unchanged

Git Assume Unchanged

A Git feature that tells the system to temporarily ignore changes to a tracked file, useful for local configuration files.
Git Attributes

Git Attributes

A mechanism in Git for defining attributes on a per-path basis, controlling how Git handles certain files or directories.
Git Bisect

Git Bisect

A Git command used to perform a binary search through the commit history to find the commit that introduced a bug.
Git Bisect Run

Git Bisect Run

An automated version of Git Bisect that uses a script to determine if each checked-out commit is "good" or "bad".
Git Blame -C (Copy Detection)

Git Blame -C (Copy Detection)

An enhanced version of Git Blame that detects lines moved or copied from other files, providing better change tracking.
Git Bundle

Git Bundle

A Git command that creates a single file containing all the data needed to recreate a repository's branch or history.
Git Bundle Create/Verify

Git Bundle Create/Verify

Commands to create and verify Git bundles, useful for transferring repository data without using a network.
Git Cheat Sheet

Git Cheat Sheet

A quick reference guide summarizing common Git commands and their usage, helpful for both beginners and experienced users.
Git Cherry

Git Cherry

A Git command used to find commits that haven't been merged upstream, useful for identifying changes to be applied to another branch.
Git Clean

Git Clean

A command to remove untracked files from the working directory, helping to maintain a clean repository state.
Git Commit --amend

Git Commit --amend

A command that allows you to modify the most recent commit, adding new changes or updating the commit message.
Git Commit Amend

Git Commit Amend

A command that allows you to modify the most recent commit, changing its message or contents, and update it without creating a new commit.
Git Commit Hooks

Git Commit Hooks

Scripts that run automatically before or after a commit, allowing you to enforce rules, format code, or perform checks on changes.
Git Commit Templates

Git Commit Templates

Predefined structures for commit messages, helping maintain consistency and include necessary information in commits.
Git Commit Trailers

Git Commit Trailers

Metadata added to the end of commit messages, often used for things like issue references or sign-offs.
Git Commit-graph

Git Commit-graph

A file format used to store commit graph structure, improving performance for operations that traverse commit history.
Git Commit-graph Verify

Git Commit-graph Verify

A command to check the integrity and validity of the commit-graph file in a Git repository.
Git Commit-tree

Git Commit-tree

A low-level Git command used to create a new commit object from an existing tree object.
Git Config

Git Config

A command and system for setting configuration options for Git on a global, local, or repository level.
Git Count-objects

Git Count-objects

A diagnostic command that provides statistics about the number and size of objects in a Git repository.
Git Credential Helper

Git Credential Helper

A system that securely stores and retrieves credentials for Git operations, reducing the need for manual authentication.
Git Daemon

Git Daemon

A lightweight server for the Git protocol, allowing anonymous read access to Git repositories.
Git Dangling Objects

Git Dangling Objects

Objects in Git that are not reachable from any reference, often created during rebasing or other history-altering operations.
Git Describe

Git Describe

A command that generates a human-readable name for a commit based on the most recent tag and additional commit information.
Git Diff

Git Diff

A command that shows changes between commits, branches, files, or the working directory and the index.
Git Diff Algorithms

Git Diff Algorithms

Various methods used by Git to compute differences between versions of files, optimizing for different scenarios.
Git Diff Tool

Git Diff Tool

An external program or interface used to visualize differences between files or commits in a more user-friendly manner.
Git Fetch --All

Git Fetch --All

A command that fetches updates from all remote repositories configured in a Git project.
Git Filter-branch

Git Filter-branch

A powerful tool for rewriting Git history, allowing for large-scale changes across many commits.
Git Flow

Git Flow

A branching model for Git that defines a strict branching structure designed to support multiple parallel developments.
Git Fork

Git Fork

The process of creating a personal copy of someone else's project, allowing for independent development without affecting the original.
Git Fsck

Git Fsck

A command that verifies the connectivity and validity of objects in the Git database.
Git Fsck (File System Check)

Git Fsck (File System Check)

Verifies the integrity of objects in the Git database, checking for corruption and inconsistencies.
Git GPG verification

Git GPG verification

A security feature in Git that uses GPG to sign and verify commits and tags, ensuring authenticity.
Git Garbage Collection (gc)

Git Garbage Collection (gc)

A process that optimizes the Git repository by removing unnecessary files and compressing objects.
Git Gc (Garbage Collection)

Git Gc (Garbage Collection)

Short for Git Garbage Collection, a command to clean up unnecessary files and optimize the repository.
Git Grep

Git Grep

A command for searching files in a Git repository using regular expressions or simple string matching.
Git Hook

Git Hook

A script that Git automatically runs before or after specific events, like commits or merges, to customize workflows and enforce rules.
Git Hooks

Git Hooks

Same as Git Hook, scripts triggered by various Git actions to automate tasks or enforce policies.
Git Ignore

Git Ignore

A mechanism to specify intentionally untracked files that Git should ignore, typically defined in a .gitignore file.
Git Index Format

Git Index Format

The internal format used by Git to store the staging area information, representing the next commit to be made.
Git Init

Git Init

A command used to initialize a new Git repository, creating the necessary directory structure for version control.
Git Interactive Rebase

Git Interactive Rebase

A feature allowing users to modify commits in their branch history, useful for cleaning up before merging.
Git Internals (objects, refs, etc.)

Git Internals (objects, refs, etc.)

The underlying data structures and mechanisms Git uses to store and manage version control information.
Git Interpret-trailers

Git Interpret-trailers

A command to parse and manipulate the trailer lines typically found at the end of commit messages.
Git LFS (Large File Storage)

Git LFS (Large File Storage)

A system that manages large files by storing them outside the main repository, replacing them with lightweight pointers to improve performance and efficiency.
Git Large File Storage (LFS)

Git Large File Storage (LFS)

An extension that replaces large files with text pointers in Git, while storing the file contents on a remote server.
Git Log

Git Log

A command to display the commit history of a repository, showing details like author, date, and commit message.
Git Maintenance

Git Maintenance

A set of tasks performed to keep a Git repository in good condition, including garbage collection and optimization.
Git Merge Strategies

Git Merge Strategies

Different algorithms used by Git to combine separate development histories when merging branches.
Git Merge Tools

Git Merge Tools

External programs or interfaces used to resolve merge conflicts in a more visual and user-friendly manner.
Git Merge-base

Git Merge-base

A command that finds the best common ancestor between two commits, useful for determining the point where branches diverged.
Git Multi-pack Index (MIDX)

Git Multi-pack Index (MIDX)

A feature that improves performance for repositories with many pack files by creating an index across multiple packs.
Git Namespaces

Git Namespaces

A feature allowing multiple references (like branches or tags) with the same name to coexist by separating them into different namespaces.
Git Notes

Git Notes

A way to add or inspect object notes, allowing additional information to be attached to Git objects without changing their SHA-1 hash.
Git Object Storage

Git Object Storage

The system Git uses to store all the versions of files, commits, and other objects in a content-addressable filesystem.
Git Pack Files

Git Pack Files

Compressed files containing Git objects, used to efficiently store and transfer repository data.
Git Packfile Format

Git Packfile Format

The internal format used by Git to store multiple objects efficiently in a single file, reducing disk usage and improving performance.
Git Partial Clone

Git Partial Clone

A feature allowing users to clone a repository without downloading all of its objects, saving bandwidth and storage.
Git Patch

Git Patch

A file format representing changes between versions, used for sharing and applying modifications across different repositories.
Git Plumbing Commands

Git Plumbing Commands

Low-level Git commands that expose the internal workings of Git, primarily used for scripting and advanced operations.
Git Porcelain Commands

Git Porcelain Commands

User-friendly commands for everyday tasks, like git status and git commit, designed for ease of use and clear output.
Git Protocol

Git Protocol

The native network protocol used by Git for efficient data transfer between repositories.
Git Prune

Git Prune

A command that removes objects that are no longer reachable from any references in the repository.

Serverless Containers

Container-based applications run on serverless platforms, combining containerization with auto-scaling.

Serverless Cost Optimization

Strategies to minimize expenses in serverless architectures while maintaining performance.

Serverless Data Analytics

Processing and analyzing data using serverless compute resources in the cloud, providing scalable and cost-effective insights.

Serverless Data Processing

Handling and transforming data using auto-scaling, event-driven cloud services, eliminating infrastructure management overhead.

Serverless Databases

Fully managed database services that scale automatically based on demand, eliminating the need for manual provisioning and management.

Serverless DevOps

Practices combining serverless architectures with DevOps principles for efficient cloud development.

Serverless ETL

Extract, Transform, Load processes using serverless compute for data integration in the cloud.

Serverless Integration

Connecting applications and data sources using serverless compute in cloud environments.

Serverless Microservices

Building application components as independent, auto-scaling functions in the cloud.

Serverless Networking

Network management and routing tailored for serverless architectures in cloud environments.

Serverless Resource Optimization

Techniques for efficient use of compute, storage, and network resources in serverless systems.

Serverless Security

Protecting serverless applications from vulnerabilities and attacks in cloud environments.

Serverless Security Frameworks

Tools and practices for implementing security in serverless cloud architectures.

Serverless Security Platforms

Comprehensive solutions for protecting serverless applications and data in the cloud.

Serverless Web Applications

Websites built and hosted using serverless cloud services for automatic scaling.

Serverless Workflows

Orchestrating sequences of serverless functions to create complex, scalable processes.

Service Control Policies (AWS)

Rules for managing permissions in AWS Organizations across multiple accounts, enforcing security and compliance standards.

Service Discovery

Automated detection of services and their network locations in cloud environments.

Service Level Objectives (SLOs)

Targets for service performance and availability in cloud environments, defining quality standards for cloud services.

Service Mesh Control Plane

Central component managing configuration and policies in a service mesh architecture.

Service Mesh Data Plane

Component handling inter-service communication in a service mesh architecture, managing traffic flow and security.

Service Mesh Interface

Standardized APIs for interacting with service mesh technologies in cloud environments.

Service Mesh Observability

Monitoring and analyzing traffic and behavior within a service mesh architecture.

Service Mesh Security

Protecting inter-service communication within a service mesh in cloud environments.

Sharding

Distributing data across multiple database instances to improve performance and scalability in cloud environments.

Showback and Chargeback

Systems for tracking and allocating cloud resource costs within an organization.

Sidecar Pattern

Deploying components of an application as separate containers alongside the main container in cloud environments.

Sidecars

Helper containers deployed alongside main application containers to provide additional functionality in cloud environments.

Silicon Photonics in Cloud Networking

Using light-based chips for high-speed data transmission in cloud data centers, improving network performance and efficiency.

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Platforms

Tools for implementing SRE practices in cloud environments, focusing on automation and reliability.

Smart Contract Platforms

Cloud-based systems for creating, deploying, and managing self-executing digital contracts.

Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

Approach to cloud network management using software-based controllers instead of hardware.

Software-Defined Power Distribution

Managing and optimizing power allocation in cloud data centers through software control.

Software-Defined Storage (SDS)

Abstracting storage services from underlying hardware in cloud environments for flexible management.

Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN)

Technology for efficiently routing traffic between cloud and on-premises resources.

Spatial Computing

Integrating digital information with the physical world in cloud-based augmented and virtual reality systems.

Spatial Databases

Cloud databases optimized for storing and querying location-based data, essential for geospatial applications and analytics.

Speech Recognition

Cloud-based service for converting spoken language into text, enabling voice-controlled interfaces and transcription.

Spot Instance Management

Strategies for efficiently using and monitoring discounted, interruptible cloud compute resources.

Spot Instance Management Platforms

Tools for optimizing the use of discounted, interruptible cloud compute resources.

Spot Instance Optimization

Techniques for maximizing cost savings and availability when using discounted, interruptible cloud resources.

Spot Instances

Discounted, interruptible cloud compute resources available for bidding, offering cost savings for flexible workloads.

State Management

Techniques for maintaining application data consistency in distributed cloud environments.

Stateful Serverless Computing

Serverless architectures that maintain state between function invocations in the cloud.

Stateless Functions

Cloud-based functions that don't retain state between invocations, enhancing scalability.

Step Functions (AWS)

AWS service for coordinating multiple Lambda functions into serverless workflows.

Storage Class Memory (SCM)

High-performance, low-latency memory technology bridging DRAM and SSDs in cloud infrastructure.

Storage QoS (Quality of Service)

Mechanisms to ensure consistent performance levels for storage resources in cloud environments.

Storage Tiering Optimization

Automatically moving data between storage tiers based on access patterns to balance cost and performance.

Stream Processing (e.g., Amazon Kinesis, Azure Stream Analytics)

Real-time analysis of continuously flowing data in cloud environments, enabling instant insights and rapid decision-making.

Stream Processing at Scale

Handling and analyzing large volumes of real-time data streams in cloud environments.

Streaming SQL Engines

Cloud-based systems for querying continuous data streams using SQL-like syntax, enabling real-time data analysis.

Subnet

Segmented portion of a cloud network with its own IP address range, allowing for improved security and traffic management.

Sustainability Reporting Platforms

Tools for tracking and reporting environmental metrics of cloud resource usage, promoting eco-friendly cloud computing.

Sustainability Reporting for Cloud Services

Documenting environmental impact and energy efficiency of cloud operations, promoting transparency and accountability.

Sustainability-Aware Resource Scheduling

Allocating cloud resources with consideration for environmental impact, optimizing for energy efficiency.

Sustainability-Driven Optimization

Improving cloud resource efficiency to minimize environmental impact while maintaining performance and reliability.

Sustainable Cloud Computing

Practices and technologies minimizing the environmental impact of cloud operations.

Sustainable Cloud Migration

Moving to the cloud with strategies to minimize environmental impact, optimizing resource usage and energy efficiency.

Sustainable Data Center Design

Creating cloud facilities with minimal environmental impact and maximum energy efficiency.

Swarm Intelligence for Cloud Optimization

Using collective behavior algorithms to optimize cloud resource allocation, improving efficiency and performance.

Swarm Robotics in the Cloud

Coordinating multiple robots using cloud-based swarm intelligence algorithms, enabling scalable and adaptive robotic systems.

Synthetic Data Generation

Creating artificial datasets for testing and development in cloud environments, preserving privacy and expanding data availability.

Synthetic Media Generation Platforms

Cloud services for creating AI-generated images, videos, and audio, enabling content creation at scale.

Tactile Internet Interfaces

Ultra-low latency network interfaces for real-time tactile feedback in cloud applications.

Tagging Strategies

Methods for labeling cloud resources to improve organization, management, and cost allocation.

Telco Cloud

Cloud infrastructure specifically designed for telecommunications service providers.

Telepresence Robotics Control Systems

Cloud-based platforms for remotely operating robots with real-time feedback, enabling distant manipulation and interaction.

Text-to-Speech

Cloud service converting written text into spoken words, often used in accessibility and voice interface applications.

Time Series Forecasting as a Service

Cloud-based predictive analytics for time-dependent data, used for trend analysis and future projections.

Time-Series Databases

Cloud databases optimized for storing and querying time-stamped data, essential for IoT and monitoring applications.

TinyML

Deploying machine learning models on resource-constrained IoT devices connected to the cloud.

Tokenization Services

Cloud-based tools for replacing sensitive data with non-sensitive tokens to enhance security.

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Comprehensive assessment of direct and indirect costs associated with cloud adoption and usage.

Transfer Learning

Technique of using pre-trained AI models for new tasks, reducing training time and data requirements in the cloud.

Transit Gateway

Cloud networking service that connects VPCs, on-premises networks, and other cloud services.

Twelve-Factor App Methodology

Set of best practices for building scalable, maintainable cloud-native applications.

Unikernels

Lightweight, single-purpose machine images for running cloud applications with minimal overhead.

Unit Economics in the Cloud

Analysis of costs and revenues associated with individual cloud service units or transactions.

Universal Cloud API Standards

Efforts to create standardized interfaces for interacting with various cloud services.

VPN Connection

Secure, encrypted link between a local network and cloud resources, enabling private access to cloud services over public networks.

VR Streaming

Cloud-based delivery of virtual reality content to end-user devices, enabling immersive experiences without local processing.

Vector Databases

Cloud databases optimized for storing and querying high-dimensional vector data, often used in AI applications.

Version Control in the Cloud

Managing and tracking changes to code and configurations in cloud-based repositories.

Vertical Scaling (Scale Up)

Increasing the capacity of a single cloud resource by adding more power (CPU, RAM, etc.).

Virtual Cloud Network (VCN)

Software-defined network providing connectivity for cloud resources, enabling secure and flexible communication.

Virtual Environments as a Service

Cloud-based platforms offering customizable, isolated development and testing environments.

Virtual Machines (e.g., Amazon EC2, Azure Virtual Machines)

Emulations of computer systems providing scalable, isolated environments in the cloud.

Virtual Network Appliances

Software-based network devices deployed in cloud environments for various networking functions.

Virtual Network Functions (VNF)

Software implementations of network functions running on cloud infrastructure, replacing traditional hardware appliances.

Virtual Reality (VR) Cloud

Cloud-based services for creating, rendering, and delivering virtual reality experiences.

Virtual Reality Cloud Workspaces

Cloud-hosted VR environments for collaborative work and data visualization, enabling immersive remote collaboration.

Voice User Interfaces (VUI) for Cloud Services

Speech-based interfaces for interacting with cloud applications and services, enhancing accessibility and user experience.

Volumetric Display Computation Services

Cloud-based processing for generating 3D holographic or volumetric images, enabling immersive visualization applications.

Volumetric Video Streaming

Cloud services for delivering 3D video content for immersive viewing experiences.

Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE)

Metric measuring water consumption efficiency in cloud data centers, promoting sustainable resource management.

Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) Monitoring

Tracking water consumption and efficiency in cloud data center operations, promoting sustainable resource management.

Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Cloud-based security service that filters and monitors HTTP traffic between web applications and the Internet.

WebAssembly (Wasm) in the Cloud

Low-level language for running high-performance applications in cloud-based web browsers.

WebAssembly in the Cloud

Binary instruction format enabling high-performance execution of code in cloud-based web environments.

Vertical Pod Autoscaler with Custom Metrics

Extended VPA functionality allowing scaling decisions based on application-specific metrics.

VerticalPodAutoscaler

Kubernetes resource defining the behavior for automatically adjusting pod resource requests and limits.

Virtual Clusters

Isolated environments within a physical Kubernetes cluster, providing multi-tenancy and resource isolation.

Virtual IP (VIP)

Single IP address representing a service, used for load balancing in container networking.

Virtual Kubelet

Kubernetes kubelet implementation that masquerades as a node and schedules pods on non-Kubernetes platforms.

Volume Access Modes (ReadWriteOnce, ReadOnlyMany, ReadWriteMany)

Kubernetes volume properties (ReadWriteOnce, ReadOnlyMany, ReadWriteMany) defining how a volume can be mounted.

Volume Cloning

Process of creating a new volume populated with the contents of an existing volume in Kubernetes.

Volume Expansion

Feature allowing the size of a persistent volume to be increased without recreating the volume.

Volume Health Monitoring

Kubernetes feature for detecting and reporting issues with persistent volumes to ensure data integrity.

Volume Modes (Block, Filesystem)

Kubernetes volume properties (Block, Filesystem) defining how the storage is presented to the container.

Volume Mounting

Process of making a storage volume accessible within a container's filesystem, enabling data persistence.

Volume Mounts

Specifications in Kubernetes pod definitions declaring how volumes should be mounted into containers.

Volume Plugins

Kubernetes components enabling integration with various storage systems for persistent storage.

Volume Snapshots

Point-in-time copies of volumes in Kubernetes, used for backup, restoration, or cloning of persistent data.

Vulnerability Scanning Integration

Incorporation of security scanning tools into the container build and deployment pipeline.

Weave GitOps

Set of tools for implementing GitOps workflows in Kubernetes environments, automating deployment and management.

Weave Net

Software-defined networking solution for containerized applications, providing a virtual network across hosts.

Weave Net for Multi-host Docker Networking

Use of Weave Net to create a virtual network connecting Docker containers across multiple hosts.

WebAssembly (Wasm) in Containers

Use of WebAssembly runtimes in containers for portable, secure, and high-performance applications.

WebAssembly in Service Mesh

Integration of WebAssembly modules in service mesh proxies for customizable traffic management.

Webhook Admission Controllers

External services invoked during the Kubernetes admission process to validate or mutate API requests.

Webhook Authorization

Kubernetes authorization mode delegating access decisions to an external REST service, enabling custom auth logic.

Webhook Token Authentication

Kubernetes authentication method verifying bearer tokens against an external webhook service.

Whereabouts for IP Address Management

CNI IPAM plugin for dynamically allocating IP addresses across multiple nodes in Kubernetes.

Wireguard for Container Networks

Use of the Wireguard VPN protocol to secure container-to-container communication across hosts.

X.509 Client Certs

Digital certificates used for authenticating clients in Kubernetes API server communications.

XDP (eXpress Data Path)

Linux kernel technology for high-performance packet processing, useful in container networking scenarios.

cAdvisor

Container advisor that collects, aggregates, and exports resource usage and performance data from running containers.

cgroups v2

Second version of control groups, offering a unified hierarchy and improved resource management for containers.

containerd

Industry-standard container runtime used by many container and orchestration platforms, providing core container operations.

containerd Internals

Core components and architecture of the containerd container runtime, including its image management and execution features.

containerd Shim

Intermediary process between containerd and runc, managing container lifecycle and I/O, enhancing isolation.

eBPF for Container Networking

Use of extended Berkeley Packet Filter for advanced container networking capabilities, enhancing performance and security.

eBPF for Container Observability

Use of extended Berkeley Packet Filter for deep insights into container behavior and performance.

eBPF in Service Mesh

Integration of eBPF technology in service mesh implementations for improved performance and observability.

eBPF-based Monitoring

Use of eBPF for efficient and detailed monitoring of containerized applications and infrastructure.

etcd Encryption

Feature ensuring at-rest encryption of data stored in etcd, Kubernetes' distributed key-value store.

etcd Performance Tuning

Optimization techniques for improving etcd performance in large-scale container orchestration.

etcd Snapshots

Point-in-time copies of etcd's state, used for backup and recovery in Kubernetes clusters.

etcd Upgrade

Process of updating the etcd cluster to a newer version in a Kubernetes environment, ensuring cluster data store reliability.

gRPC Protocol

High-performance, open-source RPC framework used for efficient communication between containerized microservices.

gRPC in Microservices

Use of gRPC, a high-performance RPC framework, for communication between containerized microservices.

gVisor

Container runtime sandbox that provides an additional layer of isolation between containerized applications and the host kernel.

gVisor for Container Isolation

Use of gVisor to enhance security in multi-tenant container environments by isolating containers from the host kernel.

in-toto for Supply Chain Integrity

Framework for securing software supply chains, applicable to container image build and distribution processes.

kube-hunter for Penetration Testing

Open-source tool for discovering security weaknesses in Kubernetes clusters through simulated attacks.

kube-proxy

Kubernetes network proxy maintaining network rules on nodes, implementing part of the Kubernetes Service concept.

kube-proxy Modes (iptables, IPVS)

Different implementations of kube-proxy for managing service networking, each with unique performance characteristics.

kube-scheduler

Kubernetes component responsible for assigning newly created pods to nodes based on resource requirements and constraints.

kubelet

Primary node agent running on each node in a Kubernetes cluster, ensuring containers are running in a pod as expected.

lxc

Linux Containers, a userspace interface for the Linux kernel containment features, providing operating system-level virtualization.

rkt

Container runtime focusing on security and composability, offering an alternative to Docker (now deprecated).