All Vocabulary
Achieve
To successfully bring a goal, purpose, or task to a successful conclusion through effort, skill, or courage. It implies overcoming obstacles to attain a desired result, such as realizing ambitions, reaching targets, or fulfilling tasks.
Code
A system of symbols and rules that serve as instructions for a computer.
Daemon
A background process that runs continuously (or waits for events) and provides services to other programs, usually without direct user interaction.
JSON Web Token (JWT)
A standard for securely sending information between a client and a server, used for authentication and authorization. It is digitally signed, allowing the server to verify its authenticity and integrity without needing to query a database for session information.
Logic
The process of outlining an outcome, given a particular set of inputs.
Memory
Part of a computer that stores information and data for use by the computer.
Middleware
Software that acts as a "glue," sitting between applications, databases, and operating systems to enable them to communicate and exchange data seamlessly.
NGINX (Engine X)
An HTTP web server, reverse proxy, content cache, load balancer, TCP/UDP proxy server, and mail proxy server. It efficiently serves static content (HTML, CSS, images), forwards client requests to backend servers, distributes incoming traffic to ensure high availability, and caches content.
System
A system is a set of interaction, interrelated, or interdependent parts that form a complex, unified whole designed to achieve a specific purpose. It organizes components to function as a cohesive entity rather than just a collection of separate items.
Systems Engineer
A Systems Engineer is someone who designs, integrates, and manages complex systems over their entire lifecycle. They can be thought of as a "big-picture engineer." Instead of focusing on just one piece (like hardware or software), they make sure all the parts work together effectively to meet a goal.
Tech Debt
A software development concept where taking shortcuts to meet immediate deadlines results in higher, more complex, and time-consuming developments later. Often driven by pressure to deliver quickly, poor documentation, shifting requirements, or lack of testing.