Glossary of Terms
API Key
Last Updated: October 19, 2023An API key is a security measure that is used to authenticate and authorise access to an application programming interface (API).
Application Programming Interface (API)
Last Updated: October 19, 2023An application programming interface (API) enables systems, applications and services to talk to each other, enabling them to synchronise data.
Application Software
Last Updated: October 19, 2023An application software is a software program for computers that has been designed to enable end users to accomplish specific jobs or tasks.
Relational Database
Last Updated: March 31, 2023A relational database is a type of database that stores and oganises data with defined relationships, enabling users to identify and access data.
Data Connector
Last Updated: March 18, 2024A data connector provides the integration between different applications, databases, systems and web services, enabling them to talk to each other.
Application Integration
Last Updated: April 6, 2023Application integration enables businesses to directly integrate applications, that have their own specific functions, with each other.
Database
Last Updated: May 2, 2023What is a database? A database is a repository on a computer where data, information, documents and images are stored electronically in an organised or systematic structure so that it can be rapidly accessed, edited, managed and used. This is controlled by a database management system (DBMS) which enables the extraction and management of the...
Cloud Computing
Last Updated: October 6, 2023Cloud computing is the provision of services (software, storage, infrastructure etc.) over the internet and on demand, with subscription-based pricing.
ESB (Enterprise Service Bus)
Last Updated: March 31, 2023An enterprise service bus (ESB) is a middleware, software platform that is used to connect diverse applications and services in an enterprise.
ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)
Last Updated: March 31, 2023ETL, extract, transform, load are the three processes that enable the collection of data from multiple sources & push it into a target system/database.
JSON
Last Updated: March 31, 2023JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is an open standard data interchange format that applications and systems use to describe and exchange text-based data between databases, servers and applications.
ODBC
Last Updated: May 2, 2023ODBC is a specification for an API for accessing any database management system (DBMS), such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL etc.
OLE DB
Last Updated: May 2, 2023OLE DB is a database API for accessing data in a variety of file formats including any SQL-based data sources and relational databases.
Sandbox Environment
Last Updated: May 2, 2023What is a sandbox environment? - A sandbox environment is an isolated, secure virtual space to test, monitor & experiment with software or code
REST API
Last Updated: April 3, 2023What is REST API? REST stands for Representational State Transfer, and is a type of API that enables applications to talk together.
SOAP API
Last Updated: May 2, 2023What is SOAP API? - SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a type of application programming interface (API) that enables apps to talk together.
Two-factor Authentication (2FA)
Last Updated: April 4, 2023What is Two-factor authentication? 2FA helps protect company data, business and personal accounts by adding an extra layer of security.
Web Services
Last Updated: May 2, 2023What are web services? - Web services are a collection of protocols and transport methods that enable the querying and retrieval of data.
Webhook
Last Updated: May 25, 2023What is a webhook? - A webhook is a way for an app or service to send real-time notifications or data to another in response to an event occuring.
Data Mapping
Last Updated: May 4, 2023Data mapping is the process of creating a connection between two distinct data sources so that data can be transferred accurately and efficiently from one to the other.
Structured Query Language (SQL)
Last Updated: May 19, 2023What is Structured Query Language (SQL) - a programming language that provides a way to create, modify & query data within realtional databases
GraphQL
Last Updated: December 11, 2023What is GraphQL? - An open-source query language and runtime for APIs, often used in web & mobile app development, enabling more efficient data fetching
Endpoint
Last Updated: June 23, 2023What is an endpoint? - Endpoint refers to a device, service or URL that serves as a communication or access point within a network, system or app.
XML (eXtensible Markup Language)
Last Updated: June 27, 2023What is XML? - XML is a markup language that is widely used for storing and transferring data across different systems and platforms.
IP Address
Last Updated: June 28, 2023What is an IP address? - It's a unique numerical label that enables devices to communicate & exchange data within a network & across the internet.
URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
Last Updated: August 23, 2023What is a URL? Also known as a web address, a URL is used to locate a specific resource, such as a web page, document or image, on the internet
