Developer Glossary

An API is a set of protocols that allows different software applications to communicate. Covers REST, GraphQL, and API design best practices.

A SPA loads a single HTML page and dynamically updates content without full page reloads. Covers SPA architecture, routing, and performance.

SSR generates HTML on the server for each request, delivering faster initial page loads and better SEO. Covers SSR with Next.js and React.

SSG pre-renders pages at build time, serving static HTML for maximum performance. Covers SSG strategies and when to use static generation.

A PWA uses modern web technologies to deliver app-like experiences in the browser. Covers service workers, offline support, and installability.

CI/CD automates testing and deployment of code changes. Covers CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and deployment best practices.

DevOps combines development and operations practices to shorten the development lifecycle. Covers DevOps culture, tools, and implementation.

Microservices architecture breaks applications into small, independent services. Covers microservices design, communication, and trade-offs.

REST is an architectural style for building scalable web APIs using HTTP methods. Covers RESTful design principles, endpoints, and best practices.

GraphQL is a query language for APIs that lets clients request exactly the data they need. Covers schemas, resolvers, and when to choose GraphQL.

Jamstack is a web architecture based on JavaScript, APIs, and Markup. Covers Jamstack benefits, tools, and when it's the right choice.

A headless CMS separates content management from presentation, delivering content via API. Covers headless vs traditional CMS and popular options.

Serverless lets you run code without managing servers, scaling automatically and charging per execution. Covers serverless architecture and use cases.

Docker packages applications into containers for consistent deployment across environments. Covers containerization, images, and orchestration.

Kubernetes orchestrates containerized applications, handling deployment, scaling, and management. Covers K8s architecture and when you need it.

WebSocket enables persistent, bidirectional communication between client and server. Covers real-time apps, Socket.io, and WebSocket vs HTTP.

OAuth 2.0 is an authorization framework for secure third-party access. Covers OAuth flows, tokens, and implementing social login.

JWT is a compact, URL-safe token format for securely transmitting claims between parties. Covers JWT structure, validation, and security.

CORS is a browser security mechanism that controls cross-origin HTTP requests. Covers CORS headers, preflight requests, and configuration.

Technical debt is the cost of choosing quick solutions over better approaches. Covers types of tech debt, measurement, and repayment strategies.