Calda’s AI Glossary

Abstraction in AI simplifies complexity by focusing on essential features and hiding irrelevant details, aiming to replicate aspects of human intelligence and the decision-making processes of human beings.

An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or performing a task.

Binary code represents data using a series of 0s and 1s, the foundation of digital computing.

Blockchain is a decentralized ledger technology that records transactions across multiple nodes securely.

A cache temporarily stores frequently accessed data to speed up retrieval and improve performance.

A compiler is a program that translates source code written in a high-level language into machine code.

A data structure organizes and stores data in a computer so it can be accessed efficiently.

Debugging is the process of identifying and fixing errors or bugs in software code.

Encryption converts plaintext data into ciphertext to prevent unauthorized access.

Ethernet is a family of wired networking technologies used in local area networks (LANs).

A framework is a collection of pre-written code providing a structure to develop applications.

A function is a block of organized code that performs a specific task when called.

A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) accelerates the rendering of images and video for faster processing.

Git is a distributed version control system used to track changes in source code during development.

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the foundation of data communication on the World Wide Web.

A heap is a specialized tree-based data structure used to implement priority queues.

An interface defines a contract of methods that classes must implement without specifying behavior.

Iteration repeats a set of instructions until a certain condition is met.

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data-interchange format that is easy to read and write.

JavaScript is a programming language commonly used to create interactive effects on webpages.

The kernel is the core component of an operating system, managing system resources and communication.

Kubernetes is an open-source platform for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

Latency is the time delay between a request and its corresponding response in a system.

A load balancer distributes network or application traffic across multiple servers to ensure reliability.

Machine learning enables computers to learn from data and make decisions without explicit programming.

Middleware is software that connects different applications or services, facilitating communication between them.

A network connects computers and devices to share resources and information.

Normalization organizes data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve integrity.

An object is an instance of a class containing both data and methods to manipulate that data.

Overfitting occurs when a model learns noise in the training data, reducing its performance on new data.

A protocol is a set of rules governing data exchange between devices in a network.

A proxy server acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers.

A query requests specific information from a database.

A queue is a data structure that follows the first-in, first-out (FIFO) principle for processing elements.

A router directs data packets between networks, ensuring they reach their destination.

Runtime refers to the period when a program is executing.

Scalability is the capability of a system to handle increased load by adding resources.

A server is a computer or system that provides resources or services to other computers in a network.

A thread is the smallest unit of processing that can be scheduled by an operating system.

A token is a piece of data used to authenticate or authorize users in security systems.

A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) specifies the address of a resource on the internet.

A user interface is the point of interaction between a user and a computer system.

Version control manages changes to documents, programs, and other collections of information.

Virtualization creates virtual versions of physical computing resources, such as servers or storage devices.

WebAssembly is a binary instruction format for a stack-based virtual machine, enabling high-performance web applications.

A workflow is a sequence of tasks that process a set of data.

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable.

XOR is a logical operation that outputs true only when inputs differ (exclusive or).

YAML (YAML Ain’t Markup Language) is a human-friendly data serialization standard for configuration files.

Yield is used in programming to pause and resume a generator function’s execution.

Zendesk is a customer service platform that provides businesses with tools to improve customer support.

A zero-day vulnerability is a security flaw unknown to those interested in mitigating it.