Engineering Glossary

Defining and managing infrastructure, configurations, or processes using code, enabling version control, automation, and reproducibility.

Measure of system availability, expressed as a percentage. E.g., "five nines" means 99.999% uptime, allowing for minimal downtime.

Unified display or interface that integrates data from multiple sources, providing a comprehensive view of system status or operations.

Comparing two versions of a webpage or app to determine which performs better, based on user interaction and conversion rates.

Using AI and machine learning to enhance IT operations, automating tasks and providing insights for better decision-making.

Distributes incoming application traffic across multiple targets to improve availability and fault tolerance.

Application Programming Interface; set of protocols and tools for building software applications and enabling communication between systems.

Process of identifying and documenting available APIs within an organization or from external sources.

Specific URL where an API can be accessed and where requests are sent to interact with a server or service.

Manages, secures, and routes API requests, acting as a single entry point for multiple microservices or backend systems.

Process of creating, publishing, documenting, and analyzing APIs in a secure environment.

Tracking API performance, availability, and usage to ensure optimal functionality and identify issues.

The duration between sending a request to an API and receiving the response, crucial for performance evaluation.

Measures and practices to protect APIs from unauthorized access, attacks, and data breaches.

Managing different versions of an API to maintain compatibility while allowing updates and improvements.

Feature in cloud computing that automatically adjusts the number of instances based on defined conditions.

Observing and analyzing the performance and behavior of applications built with ASP.Net Core framework.

Type of identity theft where an attacker gains unauthorized access to a user's account.

Cloud computing platform offering a wide range of services for computing, storage, networking, and more.

Suite of tools provided by AWS for building, testing, and deploying applications on their cloud platform.

Command-line interface for interacting with AWS services, allowing users to manage resources and automate tasks.

Monitoring and observability service for AWS resources and applications, providing metrics, logs, and alarms.

Fully managed deployment service that automates software deployments to various compute services.

Continuous delivery service for fast and reliable application and infrastructure updates.

Elastic Compute Cloud; scalable computing capacity in the AWS cloud for running virtual servers.

Elastic Load Balancing; automatically distributes incoming application traffic across multiple targets.

Serverless compute service that runs code in response to events and automatically manages the underlying resources.

Ongoing management of AWS infrastructure, allowing customers to focus on their applications and business.

Process of tracking and analyzing the performance, health, and usage of AWS resources and applications.

Relational Database Service; managed service for setting up, operating, and scaling relational databases in the cloud.

Tracking and analyzing the performance and health of PostgreSQL databases running on AWS RDS.

Simple Storage Service; object storage service offering industry-leading scalability, data availability, and performance.

Strategies and practices to reduce costs associated with storing and accessing data in AWS S3.

Set of tools, services, and best practices for protecting data, applications, and infrastructure in the AWS cloud.

Software development approach where acceptance tests are written before the code, guiding implementation.

Microsoft's directory service for Windows domain networks, managing users, computers, groups, and other objects.

Technique to control the rate of incoming requests to an API or service, preventing overload and ensuring fair usage.

Software component that performs automated tasks, often used in monitoring, data collection, or system management.

Iterative approach to software development emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and rapid delivery of working software.

Document outlining values and principles of Agile software development, prioritizing individuals, working software, and adaptability.

Set of practices based on Agile principles, focusing on iterative development, team collaboration, and customer feedback.

Company structure that emphasizes adaptability, quick response to change, and continuous improvement.

Applying Agile principles to project management, focusing on iterative planning, frequent delivery, and team empowerment.

Iterative approach to building software, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and rapid delivery of working features.

Technique for creating fast, dynamic web pages by exchanging small amounts of data with the server behind the scenes.

System for notifying relevant personnel about critical events or issues in IT infrastructure or applications.

Fully managed relational database engine compatible with MySQL and PostgreSQL, designed for the cloud.

A cloud platform offering a wide range of services like computing power, storage, and databases, enabling scalable, flexible solutions.

Process of distributing and installing Android applications on devices or making them available through app stores.

Software tool that simulates Android devices on a computer for testing and development purposes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Process of moving an application from one environment to another, often involving cloud or platform transitions.

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

Software framework that provides a foundation for developing and running applications, often including runtime services and APIs.

Set of protocols, routines, and tools for building software applications and enabling communication between different software systems.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Byproducts of software development, including executables, libraries, documentation, and other files created during the process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lightweight data shippers for various types of data, part of the Elastic Stack for log and metrics collection.

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