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The Developer Dictionary | DevTerms
A crowdsourced dictionary for developers. Find definitions for all sorts of technical terms, programming jargon, and more!
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Hello world! devterms.io is the crowdsourced dictionary for developers. Got a term that’s scratching your head? You can find definitions for technical terms & programming jargon on DevTerms!
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💡 Today's word of the day is render!
To generate and display output, typically in the context of web development or graphics rendering.
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To generate and display output, typically in the context of web development or graphics rendering.
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What is render?
To generate and display output, typically in the context of web development or graphics rendering.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is render!
To generate and display output, typically in the context of web development or graphics rendering.
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To generate and display output, typically in the context of web development or graphics rendering.
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💡 Today's word of the day is Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)!
A protocol for accessing email on a remote server from a local client.
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A protocol for accessing email on a remote server from a local client.
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What is Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)?
A protocol for accessing email on a remote server from a local client.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)!
A protocol for accessing email on a remote server from a local client.
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A protocol for accessing email on a remote server from a local client.
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💡 Today's word of the day is linked list!
A linear collection of data elements, called nodes, where each node points to the next node by means of a pointer.
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A linear collection of data elements, called nodes, where each node points to the next node by means of a pointer.
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What is linked list?
A linear collection of data elements, called nodes, where each node points to the next node by means of a pointer.
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February 15, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is linked list!
A linear collection of data elements, called nodes, where each node points to the next node by means of a pointer.
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A linear collection of data elements, called nodes, where each node points to the next node by means of a pointer.
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💡 Today's word of the day is Clang!
A compiler for the C, C++, and Objective-C programming languages, part of the LLVM project.
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A compiler for the C, C++, and Objective-C programming languages, part of the LLVM project.
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What is Clang?
A compiler for the C, C++, and Objective-C programming languages, part of the LLVM project.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is Clang!
A compiler for the C, C++, and Objective-C programming languages, part of the LLVM project.
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A compiler for the C, C++, and Objective-C programming languages, part of the LLVM project.
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💡 Today's word of the day is iframe!
An HTML document embedded inside another HTML document on a website.
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An HTML document embedded inside another HTML document on a website.
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What is iframe?
An HTML document embedded inside another HTML document on a website.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is iframe!
An HTML document embedded inside another HTML document on a website.
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An HTML document embedded inside another HTML document on a website.
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💡 Today's word of the day is type erasure!
A technique used in programming languages with generics or templates to remove type information during compilation, often used to ensure type safety and compatibility with…
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A technique used in programming languages with generics or templates to remove type information during compilation, often used to ensure type safety and compatibility with…
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What is type erasure?
A technique used in programming languages with generics or templates to remove type information during compilation, often used to ensure type safety and compatibility with older code or runtime environments.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is type erasure!
A technique used in programming languages with generics or templates to remove type information during compilation, often used to ensure type safety and compatibility with…
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A technique used in programming languages with generics or templates to remove type information during compilation, often used to ensure type safety and compatibility with…
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💡 Today's word of the day is extract transform load (ETL)!
A process in database usage and especially in data warehousing that involves: Extracting data from outside sources, Transforming it to fit operational need…
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A process in database usage and especially in data warehousing that involves: Extracting data from outside sources, Transforming it to fit operational need…
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What is extract transform load (ETL)?
A process in database usage and especially in data warehousing that involves: Extracting data from outside sources, Transforming it to fit operational needs, which can include quality levels, Loading it into the end target (database, more specifically, operational data store, data mart, or data warehouse).
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February 11, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is extract transform load (ETL)!
A process in database usage and especially in data warehousing that involves: Extracting data from outside sources, Transforming it to fit operational need…
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A process in database usage and especially in data warehousing that involves: Extracting data from outside sources, Transforming it to fit operational need…
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💡 Today's word of the day is category!
In programming, particularly in the context of functional programming and category theory, a category represents a collection of objects and morphisms between them.
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In programming, particularly in the context of functional programming and category theory, a category represents a collection of objects and morphisms between them.
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What is category?
In programming, particularly in the context of functional programming and category theory, a category represents a collection of objects and morphisms between them.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is category!
In programming, particularly in the context of functional programming and category theory, a category represents a collection of objects and morphisms between them.
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In programming, particularly in the context of functional programming and category theory, a category represents a collection of objects and morphisms between them.
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💡 Today's word of the day is implementation!
The process of putting a design into effect; in software, it refers to the writing of code that follows a design specification.
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The process of putting a design into effect; in software, it refers to the writing of code that follows a design specification.
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What is implementation?
The process of putting a design into effect; in software, it refers to the writing of code that follows a design specification.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is implementation!
The process of putting a design into effect; in software, it refers to the writing of code that follows a design specification.
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The process of putting a design into effect; in software, it refers to the writing of code that follows a design specification.
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💡 Today's word of the day is Application Security!
Application security is the process of making apps more secure by finding, fixing, and enhancing the security of apps.
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Application security is the process of making apps more secure by finding, fixing, and enhancing the security of apps.
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What is Application Security?
Application security is the process of making apps more secure by finding, fixing, and enhancing the security of apps.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is Application Security!
Application security is the process of making apps more secure by finding, fixing, and enhancing the security of apps.
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Application security is the process of making apps more secure by finding, fixing, and enhancing the security of apps.
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💡 Today's word of the day is y!
A variable or placeholder commonly used in mathematics, programming, and formal languages to represent a dependent or output value, often in relation to the independent or input valu…
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A variable or placeholder commonly used in mathematics, programming, and formal languages to represent a dependent or output value, often in relation to the independent or input valu…
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What is y?
A variable or placeholder commonly used in mathematics, programming, and formal languages to represent a dependent or output value, often in relation to the independent or input value represented by 'x' in equations, formulas, or functions.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is y!
A variable or placeholder commonly used in mathematics, programming, and formal languages to represent a dependent or output value, often in relation to the independent or input valu…
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A variable or placeholder commonly used in mathematics, programming, and formal languages to represent a dependent or output value, often in relation to the independent or input valu…
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💡 Today's word of the day is list (Python)!
An ordered collection of items which can contain elements of different types, changeable, and allow duplicate values.
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An ordered collection of items which can contain elements of different types, changeable, and allow duplicate values.
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What is list (Python)?
An ordered collection of items which can contain elements of different types, changeable, and allow duplicate values.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is list (Python)!
An ordered collection of items which can contain elements of different types, changeable, and allow duplicate values.
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An ordered collection of items which can contain elements of different types, changeable, and allow duplicate values.
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💡 Today's word of the day is Safari!
A web browser developed by Apple Inc., known for its performance and compatibility with Apple devices.
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A web browser developed by Apple Inc., known for its performance and compatibility with Apple devices.
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What is Safari?
A web browser developed by Apple Inc., known for its performance and compatibility with Apple devices.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is Safari!
A web browser developed by Apple Inc., known for its performance and compatibility with Apple devices.
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A web browser developed by Apple Inc., known for its performance and compatibility with Apple devices.
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💡 Today's word of the day is unix!
A family of multitasking, multiuser computer operating systems that derive from the original AT&T Unix.
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A family of multitasking, multiuser computer operating systems that derive from the original AT&T Unix.
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What is unix?
A family of multitasking, multiuser computer operating systems that derive from the original AT&T Unix.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is unix!
A family of multitasking, multiuser computer operating systems that derive from the original AT&T Unix.
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A family of multitasking, multiuser computer operating systems that derive from the original AT&T Unix.
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💡 Today's word of the day is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)!
A technology that enables voice communication and multimedia sessions over the internet, allowing users to make phone calls, video calls, and send m…
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A technology that enables voice communication and multimedia sessions over the internet, allowing users to make phone calls, video calls, and send m…
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What is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)?
A technology that enables voice communication and multimedia sessions over the internet, allowing users to make phone calls, video calls, and send messages using IP-based networks, often providing cost savings and flexibility compared to traditional telephony systems.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)!
A technology that enables voice communication and multimedia sessions over the internet, allowing users to make phone calls, video calls, and send m…
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A technology that enables voice communication and multimedia sessions over the internet, allowing users to make phone calls, video calls, and send m…
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💡 Today's word of the day is compiled language!
A programming language whose implementations are typically compilers (translators that generate machine code from source code), and not interpreters (step-by-step exe…
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A programming language whose implementations are typically compilers (translators that generate machine code from source code), and not interpreters (step-by-step exe…
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What is compiled language?
A programming language whose implementations are typically compilers (translators that generate machine code from source code), and not interpreters (step-by-step executors of source code, where no pre-runtime translation takes place).
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February 2, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is compiled language!
A programming language whose implementations are typically compilers (translators that generate machine code from source code), and not interpreters (step-by-step exe…
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A programming language whose implementations are typically compilers (translators that generate machine code from source code), and not interpreters (step-by-step exe…
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💡 Today's word of the day is null!
A special value in programming used to represent the absence of a value.
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A special value in programming used to represent the absence of a value.
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What is null?
A special value in programming used to represent the absence of a value.
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February 1, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is null!
A special value in programming used to represent the absence of a value.
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A special value in programming used to represent the absence of a value.
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💡 Today's word of the day is text editor!
Software used to write and edit text, especially code for software development.
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Software used to write and edit text, especially code for software development.
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What is text editor?
Software used to write and edit text, especially code for software development.
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January 31, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is text editor!
Software used to write and edit text, especially code for software development.
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Software used to write and edit text, especially code for software development.
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💡 Today's word of the day is HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)!
The foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web.
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The foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web.
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What is HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)?
The foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)!
The foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web.
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The foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web.
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💡 Today's word of the day is linter!
A tool that analyzes source code to flag programming errors, bugs, stylistic errors, and suspicious constructs.
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A tool that analyzes source code to flag programming errors, bugs, stylistic errors, and suspicious constructs.
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What is linter?
A tool that analyzes source code to flag programming errors, bugs, stylistic errors, and suspicious constructs.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is linter!
A tool that analyzes source code to flag programming errors, bugs, stylistic errors, and suspicious constructs.
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A tool that analyzes source code to flag programming errors, bugs, stylistic errors, and suspicious constructs.
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💡 Today's word of the day is coupling!
The degree of interdependence between software modules.
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The degree of interdependence between software modules.
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What is coupling?
The degree of interdependence between software modules.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is coupling!
The degree of interdependence between software modules.
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The degree of interdependence between software modules.
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💡 Today's word of the day is Domain Name System (DNS)!
The system by which internet domain names and addresses are tracked and regulated.
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The system by which internet domain names and addresses are tracked and regulated.
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What is Domain Name System (DNS)?
The system by which internet domain names and addresses are tracked and regulated.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is Domain Name System (DNS)!
The system by which internet domain names and addresses are tracked and regulated.
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The system by which internet domain names and addresses are tracked and regulated.
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💡 Today's word of the day is port!
In computing, a communication endpoint in an operating system. In the context of software, it refers to the process of adapting software to run on a different environment or platf…
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In computing, a communication endpoint in an operating system. In the context of software, it refers to the process of adapting software to run on a different environment or platf…
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What is port?
In computing, a communication endpoint in an operating system. In the context of software, it refers to the process of adapting software to run on a different environment or platform.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is port!
In computing, a communication endpoint in an operating system. In the context of software, it refers to the process of adapting software to run on a different environment or platf…
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In computing, a communication endpoint in an operating system. In the context of software, it refers to the process of adapting software to run on a different environment or platf…
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💡 Today's word of the day is token!
A string of characters that represents a significant piece of data.
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A string of characters that represents a significant piece of data.
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What is token?
A string of characters that represents a significant piece of data.
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January 25, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is token!
A string of characters that represents a significant piece of data.
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A string of characters that represents a significant piece of data.
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💡 Today's word of the day is software integration!
The process of bringing together various software sub-systems so that they create a unified single system.
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The process of bringing together various software sub-systems so that they create a unified single system.
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What is software integration?
The process of bringing together various software sub-systems so that they create a unified single system.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:05 AM
💡 Today's word of the day is software integration!
The process of bringing together various software sub-systems so that they create a unified single system.
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The process of bringing together various software sub-systems so that they create a unified single system.
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