Glossary of Terms
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: October 9, 2025OLE 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: December 10, 2025What 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: June 27, 2025Data 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.
