Digital Glossary

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Database

Definition

A database is an organized collection of data that can be stored, retrieved, and managed efficiently.

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API

Definition

An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules that allows software components to communicate.

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Cloud Computing

Definition

Cloud computing provides on-demand computing resources such as servers, storage, and software over the Internet.

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Debugging

Definition

Debugging is the process of finding and fixing problems (errors) in software.

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Password

Definition

A password is a secret used to authenticate a user (to prove they are allowed to access a system).

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Encryption

Definition

Encryption is the process of transforming data so that it is unreadable without the correct key.

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Email

Definition

Email is a service for sending and receiving electronic messages over computer networks.

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Security

Definition

Security in computing means protecting systems, networks, and information from unauthorized access, damage, or misuse.

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URL

Definition

A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) identifies the address of a resource on the web.

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Website

Definition

A website is a collection of related web pages and resources hosted on a server.

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Internet

Definition

The Internet is a global network of networks that uses standard protocols (such as IP and TCP) to communicate.

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Browser

Definition

A browser is software that retrieves and displays content from the web (for example, web pages).

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