Technology
Software, infrastructure, delivery, and technical concepts for business owners.
SaaS
A software distribution model where applications are hosted by a provider and made available to customers over the internet, typically on a subscription basis.
Front-end
The visible part of a website or application that users interact with directly, including layouts, text, buttons, and images.
Back-end
The behind-the-scenes part of a website or app that processes data, handles logic, and manages database interactions.
Full-stack
An approach to software development that covers both the user-facing front-end and the background back-end systems.
Client
The device or application, like a web browser on a computer or smartphone, that requests information from a server.
Server
A computer or system that stores data, runs applications, and responds to requests from clients over the internet.
Database
An organized system that securely stores, manages, and retrieves information used by an application.
API
A set of rules that allows different software applications to talk to each other and share data.
Webhook
An automated message sent from one system to another when a specific event happens, acting like an instant notification.
Cloud
Servers and services hosted over the internet that let you store data and run applications without managing physical hardware.
Hosting
A service that provides the server space and internet connection needed to make your website accessible online.
Domain
The unique, human-friendly web address that people type into a browser to visit your website, like google.com.
DNS
The internet's phonebook, which translates human-readable domain names like example.com into numeric IP addresses that computers understand.
Git
A system that tracks changes to code files, allowing multiple developers to collaborate without overwriting each other's work.
Deployment
The process of moving new code or updates from a developer's computer to a live server where customers can use it.
Staging
A private replica of your live website used to test new changes and features safely before releasing them to the public.
Production
The live version of your website or application that real customers see, interact with, and use to conduct business.
Authentication
The security process of verifying who a user is, typically through usernames, passwords, or security codes.
Technical Debt
The long-term cost of taking shortcuts in software development today, which makes it harder to update and maintain the code tomorrow.
Vibe Coding
A software development approach where AI assistants generate the code rapidly while the developer guides the logic instead of writing lines manually.