Java Virtual Machine
In non-technical language, the JVM acts as a bridge or translator...read more ⟶
Programming Language Terms
Programming language terms are words or phrases that are specific to the field of computer programming and are used to describe various concepts, techniques, and elements of programming languages.
These terms may include keywords, variables, data types, syntax, operators, functions, control structures, and many other concepts that are specific to programming languages.
Understanding these terms is essential for anyone who wants to learn how to program or work with programming languages, as they are the building blocks that are used to create software and other computer-based systems.
Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition
“Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition” (J2EE) is a technology that helps developers build powerful and reliable software for big and complex tasks, like managing online stores or banking systems...read more ⟶
Julia Programming Language
The Julia Programming Language is an open-source high-level programming language developed at MIT that combines the ease of use and expressiveness of dynamic scripting languages with the performance of statically typed languages...read more ⟶
Makefile
A Makefile is a simple text file that is used to build and manage projects, typically those written in C or C++...read more ⟶
PostScript
PostScript is a programming language and page description language used mainly in the printing and desktop publishing industries...read more ⟶
Batch File
A batch file is a text file that contains a series of commands that are executed by the command-line interpreter on the operating system...read more ⟶
ODBC (Open Database Connectivity)
ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) is a standard application programming interface (API) that allows software programs to access data stored in databases...read more ⟶
CLI (Command-Line Interface)
A command-line interface (CLI) is a text-based interface that allows users to interact with a computer by typing commands and receiving output...read more ⟶
GUI (Graphical User Interface)
A GUI, or Graphical User Interface, is a type of interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices through visual elements such as icons and graphics, rather than typing commands in a command-line interface...read more ⟶
Web-Based Installer
A web-based installer is a software installation package that is delivered and executed over the internet...read more ⟶
Command-Line Installer
A command-line installer is a type of software that installs programs or files onto a computer through the use of commands entered into a command-line interface (CLI)...read more ⟶
Graphical Installer
A “graphical installer” is a software installation program that presents users with a graphical user interface (GUI) rather than a command-line interface (CLI)...read more ⟶
Self-Extracting Installer
A self-extracting installer is a software application that allows users to install a program or application onto their computer without the need for additional decompression tools...read more ⟶
Installer
An installer is a software application that is used to install, update, and configure a computer program or software package...read more ⟶
GNU (GNU's Not Unix)
GNU is a free software operating system that was created in 1983 by Richard Stallman...read more ⟶
Garbage Collection
Garbage collection is a fundamental concept in computer science, particularly in the field of programming languages...read more ⟶
DirectX
DirectX is a collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that are used to create and handle multimedia tasks such as rendering graphics, playing audio, and handling input in Windows operating systems...read more ⟶
DLC (Downloadable Content)
A DLC, or downloadable content, is additional content that can be downloaded and added to a video game after its initial release...read more ⟶
Compiler
A compiler is a computer program that translates code written in a programming language into machine code that can be executed by a computer...read more ⟶
Codec
A codec is a device or software that is used to encode or decode a digital data stream or signal...read more ⟶
Build
A build (also known as a “build process”) is the process of transforming source code into a stand-alone, executable form that can be run on a computer or other device...read more ⟶
Browser Extension
A browser extension is a small software program that adds additional functionality to a web browser...read more ⟶
Application
An application, or application program, is a software program designed to perform a specific task or set of tasks...read more ⟶
Algorithm
An algorithm is a set of instructions or a step-by-step process that is followed to solve a problem or accomplish a task...read more ⟶
DevOps
DevOps is a software development and delivery approach that aims to bridge the gap between development and operations...read more ⟶
CGI (Common Gateway Interface)
CGI (Common Gateway Interface) is a standard protocol for executing scripts or programs over the Internet...read more ⟶
Operator (Computer Programing)
In computer programming, an operator is a symbol that represents a specific operation that can be performed on one or more values or variables...read more ⟶
& (Address-of Operator)
In most programming languages, the address-of operator & is used to get the memory address of a variable...read more ⟶
APL ('A' Programming Language)
APL (A Programming Language) is a programming language that was developed in the 1960s by Kenneth E...read more ⟶
