Tech & Business Glossary

Agile is an iterative project management methodology and Scrum is the most popular agile framework, based on short sprints and frequent feedback.

Artificial Intelligence refers to technologies that enable machines to simulate human cognitive capabilities like learning and reasoning.

An AI chatbot is a conversational agent powered by artificial intelligence, capable of understanding natural language and providing relevant responses autonomously.

An API is an interface that allows different applications to communicate with each other and exchange data in a standardized way.

A CRM is a customer relationship management tool that centralizes interactions, automates sales processes and improves retention.

A Design System is a collection of reusable components, guidelines and design principles that enable creating consistent and scalable interfaces.

DevOps is a culture and set of practices that unify software development and IT operations to accelerate application delivery.

Docker is a containerization platform that packages an application and its dependencies into a portable container, ensuring identical behavior across all environments.

An ERP is an integrated management system that centralizes all operational processes of a business into a single platform.

Front-end refers to the visible part of an application (user interface) while back-end handles business logic, data and the server.

Full-stack development refers to the ability to work on all layers of an application, from front-end to back-end including the database.

GDPR is the European regulation governing personal data processing, imposing strict obligations on businesses and enhanced rights for users.

GraphQL is an API query language developed by Facebook that allows clients to request exactly the data they need, nothing more, nothing less.

A landing page is a standalone web page designed specifically to convert visitors into leads or customers, with a single objective and clear call to action.

Machine Learning is a branch of artificial intelligence that enables systems to learn and improve automatically from data without being explicitly programmed.

An MVP is the simplest version of a product that allows you to validate an idea with early users while minimizing investment.

No-code and low-code are development approaches that allow building applications with little or no traditional programming.

Product-Market Fit is the moment when a product perfectly meets market needs, generating natural adoption and organic growth.

Prompt Engineering is the art of crafting precise and structured instructions to guide generative AI models toward desired results.

A PWA is a web application that uses modern web technologies to deliver a near-native app experience, working offline and installable on the home screen.

RAG is an AI technique that combines information retrieval from a knowledge base with text generation by a language model to produce accurate, contextualized responses.

SaaS is a software distribution model where applications are hosted in the cloud and accessible through a web browser.

A scalable architecture is a technical design that allows a system to handle increasing load without performance degradation.

SEO is the set of optimization techniques to improve a website's visibility in organic search engine results.

TypeScript is a typed superset of JavaScript developed by Microsoft that adds static typing and other features to improve code quality and maintainability.

UX (User Experience) and UI (User Interface) are two complementary design disciplines aimed at creating intuitive and enjoyable interfaces.

A wireframe is a low-fidelity schematic mockup of an interface, while a prototype is an interactive high-fidelity version for testing user experience.