A/B TestingData & Analytics · PracticeAn experiment that randomly assigns comparable subjects to variants and measures differences in outcomes.Read more
Acceptance CriteriaProduct · TermSpecific observable conditions that a change must satisfy to be accepted.Read more
AccessibilityDesign · ConceptThe quality of products environments and content being usable by people with diverse abilities and access needs.Read more
Action ItemProject & Execution · TermA specific follow-up task assigned to an owner with an expected outcome.Read more
Ad HocWorkplace Communication · PhraseCreated or handled for a specific immediate need rather than through a recurring planned process.Read more
ADRArchitecture Decision Record · Software ArchitectureA concise record of an important architecture decision and the reasons behind it.Read more
After HoursWorkplace Communication · PhraseTime outside the normal working hours agreed for a team role or location.Read more
AgileProject & Execution · ConceptA broad approach to product and software development based on short feedback cycles learning and adaptation.Read more
APIApplication Programming Interface · Software ArchitectureA defined interface that lets software systems request data or behavior from one another.Read more
API ContractSoftware Architecture · TermThe documented inputs outputs behaviors and guarantees consumers can rely on from an API.Read more
API GatewaySoftware Architecture · TermA managed entry point that routes and applies shared policies to requests for backend APIs or services.Read more
ASAPAs Soon As Possible · Workplace CommunicationA request to act at the earliest practical time given current priorities and constraints.Read more
AssigneeProject & Execution · TermThe person or team currently assigned to take responsibility for progressing a work item.Read more
AssumptionStrategy · TermA belief treated as true for planning or decision-making before it is fully verified.Read more
AsyncWorkplace Communication · TermWork or communication that does not require everyone to participate at the same time.Read more
At RiskProject & Execution · PhraseA status indicating that an outcome date or commitment may be missed unless conditions improve.Read more
Audit LogSecurity · TermA chronological record of security-relevant or business-relevant actions showing what occurred and who or what initiated it.Read more
AuthenticationSecurity · ConceptThe process of verifying that a person system or device is the identity it claims to be.Read more
AuthorizationSecurity · ConceptThe process of deciding whether an authenticated identity may perform an action or access a resource.Read more
Automated TestingQA & Testing · PracticeThe use of software to execute checks compare results and report product behavior with limited manual repetition.Read more
AvailabilitySoftware Architecture · MetricThe proportion of time a system is accessible and able to serve its intended function.Read more
BacklogProject & Execution · TermAn ordered collection of potential work that has not yet been completed or committed to a delivery window.Read more
Backlog RefinementProject & Execution · PracticeAn ongoing activity where a team clarifies splits estimates and reorders likely future backlog items.Read more
Backward CompatibilityEngineering · ConceptThe ability of a newer system version to keep working with older clients data or behavior.Read more
Ballpark EstimateWorkplace Communication · PhraseA deliberately rough estimate used for early orientation before enough detail exists for a committed plan.Read more
BandwidthWorkplace Communication · PhraseThe amount of time attention or working capacity a person or team has available.Read more
Bare MetalSRE & DevOps · TermPhysical computing hardware used directly without a general-purpose virtualization layer between the operating system and the machine.Read more
Bike SheddingEngineering · PhraseSpending disproportionate time debating a simple issue while avoiding harder decisions.Read more
BitbucketEngineering · TermA code collaboration platform commonly referenced for Git repositories pull requests permissions and Atlassian-based engineering workflows.Read more
Blast RadiusEngineering · TermThe scope of systems users or functionality that could be affected by a failure or change.Read more
BlockerProject & Execution · TermAn issue that prevents meaningful progress on a task or outcome.Read more
Blue-Green DeploymentEngineering · PracticeA deployment practice that maintains two comparable production environments and switches traffic from the active version to the new one.Read more
Boil the OceanWorkplace Communication · PhraseTo attempt an unnecessarily broad or nearly impossible scope all at once.Read more
BranchEngineering · TermA named line of version-control history used to develop changes independently before or alongside integration.Read more
BRDBusiness Requirements Document · Project & ExecutionA document that states the business problem, goals, scope, and expected outcomes for a proposed change.Read more
Breaking ChangeEngineering · ConceptA change that requires existing consumers to modify how they use a system or interface.Read more
BrownfieldEngineering · TermWork performed within or around an existing system and its constraints.Read more
BugQA & Testing · TermA flaw that causes software to behave differently from its intended or agreed behavior.Read more
BuildEngineering · TermA generated software artifact or the process that compiles packages and prepares source for execution or distribution.Read more
Bus FactorEngineering · MetricThe number of people whose loss would seriously threaten a project's continuity.Read more
Canary DeploymentEngineering · PracticeA rollout practice that exposes a new software version to a small subset of users instances or traffic before expanding it.Read more
Capacity EstimationProject & Execution · PracticeThe assessment of how much work a team can responsibly take on during a period after accounting for availability and constraints.Read more
CAPTCHACompletely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart · SecurityA challenge or risk check used to distinguish likely human activity from automated abuse.Read more
Carry OverProject & Execution · TermWork moved into a later planning period because it was not completed in the current one.Read more
Cherry-pickEngineering · TermA Git operation that applies the changes from a specific commit onto another branch.Read more
ChoreEngineering · TermA routine maintenance task that supports a codebase or delivery process without directly adding a user-facing feature.Read more
ClaudeEngineering · TermA family of AI models and assistant products from Anthropic used for tasks such as analysis writing coding and tool-assisted workflows.Read more
Client-SideSoftware Architecture · TermCode or processing that runs in the user's browser application or device rather than on a remote server.Read more
CloudSRE & DevOps · ConceptA model for accessing computing storage networking and managed technology services through remotely operated infrastructure.Read more
CodaWorkplace Communication · TermA collaborative document tool commonly used for shared notes trackers tables and lightweight team workflows.Read more
Code FreezeEngineering · PracticeA period when a team restricts non-essential code changes to reduce risk around an important event or business window.Read more
Code ReviewEngineering · PracticeA structured examination of a code change by someone other than its author.Read more
CohesionSoftware Architecture · ConceptThe degree to which responsibilities within a component belong together.Read more
CommitEngineering · TermA recorded snapshot of changes and metadata in version-control history.Read more
Component LibraryDesign · TermA reusable collection of implemented interface components used across one or more products.Read more
ConfluenceWorkplace Communication · TermA team documentation tool commonly referenced as the place where internal pages project context and decisions are written or found.Read more
ConstraintProject & Execution · TermA limit or condition that restricts the available choices for delivering an outcome.Read more
Continuous DeliveryEngineering · PracticeA practice of keeping software in a releasable state through automated build test and deployment processes.Read more
Continuous IntegrationEngineering · PracticeA practice of integrating small code changes frequently and validating the shared codebase with automated checks.Read more
CouplingSoftware Architecture · ConceptThe degree to which one component depends on knowledge or behavior of another.Read more
CredentialSecurity · TermInformation or a cryptographic artifact used to prove identity or obtain authorized access.Read more
Critical PathProject & Execution · TermThe longest chain of dependent work that determines the earliest possible completion time for an effort.Read more
cURLEngineering · TermA command-line tool and library for transferring data using URL-based network protocols.Read more
Daily Stand-upProject & Execution · PracticeA short recurring team meeting for coordinating current work progress and impediments.Read more
DASTDynamic Application Security Testing · SecurityA security testing approach that probes a running application from the outside to identify exploitable behavior.Read more
Data MappingData & Analytics · PracticeThe definition of how fields values and structures in one data model correspond to another.Read more
Data PipelineData & Analytics · TermA sequence of processes that moves transforms and validates data from sources to destinations.Read more
Data SeedingEngineering · PracticeThe process of populating a database or environment with an initial controlled set of data.Read more
Data WarehouseData & Analytics · TermA centralized analytical data store organized for reporting analysis and historical queries across sources.Read more
Database MigrationEngineering · PracticeA controlled change to a database schema data or storage platform.Read more
DeadlineProject & Execution · TermThe latest agreed time by which an outcome action or decision must be completed.Read more
Definition of DoneProject & Execution · TermA shared set of quality conditions that work must satisfy to be considered complete.Read more
DeliverableProject & Execution · TermA defined output that a person or team is expected to produce and make available.Read more
DemoProject & Execution · TermA presentation of working behavior or a representative product experience to communicate progress and gather feedback.Read more
DependencyProject & Execution · TermSomething a task system or team relies on to complete its work.Read more
DeploymentEngineering · TermThe act of installing or activating a software version in a particular environment.Read more
Deployment PipelineEngineering · TermAn automated sequence that builds validates promotes and deploys a software change through environments.Read more
DeprioritizeWorkplace Communication · PhraseTo intentionally move work to a lower priority relative to more valuable urgent or feasible work.Read more
Design HandoffDesign · PracticeThe transfer of design intent assets behavior and context to the people implementing it.Read more
Design ReviewDesign · PracticeA structured evaluation of a design's intent flows states evidence constraints and readiness with relevant peers or stakeholders.Read more
Design SystemDesign · TermA shared collection of design principles components patterns and standards for building consistent experiences.Read more
Design TokenDesign · TermA named reusable design value for a choice such as color spacing typography border radius or shadow.Read more
Device ManagementSecurity · PracticeThe administration of organization-owned or enrolled devices through policies inventory configuration and remote controls.Read more
Distributed SystemSoftware Architecture · ConceptA system whose components coordinate across multiple networked computers.Read more
DogfoodingEngineering · PracticeUsing your own product internally to experience it as a real user would.Read more
DRIDirectly Responsible Individual · ManagementThe one person primarily accountable for moving a specific outcome forward.Read more
Edge CaseQA & Testing · TermA valid but uncommon condition near the limits or unusual combinations of expected behavior.Read more
End-to-End TestQA & Testing · PracticeA test that validates a complete user or system flow across its major integrated components.Read more
EndpointSoftware Architecture · TermA specific address or interface location where a system receives requests or exposes a capability.Read more
Engineering ManagerManagement · TermA manager responsible for the health effectiveness and delivery environment of an engineering team.Read more
EnvironmentEngineering · TermA defined set of infrastructure configuration data and services where software runs for a particular purpose.Read more
EODEnd of Day · Workplace CommunicationThe end of a stated working day used as a communication or delivery boundary.Read more
EpicProduct · TermA large body of related product work that is usually split into smaller deliverable items.Read more
Error BudgetSRE & DevOps · MetricThe amount of unreliability permitted while still meeting a service level objective.Read more
EstimateProject & Execution · TermA reasoned forecast of the effort duration cost or size of uncertain work.Read more
ETAEstimated Time of Arrival · Project & ExecutionThe current best estimate of when work a decision or an event will be ready.Read more
ETLExtract Transform Load · Data & AnalyticsA process that extracts data transforms it and loads the result into a target system.Read more
Event StreamingSoftware Architecture · ConceptThe continuous production transport and processing of events as they occur.Read more
Event-Driven ArchitectureSoftware Architecture · ConceptAn architecture where components publish and react to events about state changes.Read more
Eventual ConsistencySoftware Architecture · ConceptA consistency model where replicas may temporarily differ but converge when updates stop.Read more
ExperimentProduct · PracticeA controlled activity designed to gather evidence about a hypothesis or decision under uncertainty.Read more
Fault ToleranceSoftware Architecture · ConceptA system's ability to continue operating when some components fail.Read more
Feature CreepProduct · TermThe gradual addition of features that makes a product more complex than its purpose requires.Read more
Feature FlagProduct · PracticeA runtime switch that controls whether selected users receive a behavior or feature.Read more
Feedback LoopWorkplace Communication · ConceptA repeating cycle of action observation feedback and adjustment used to improve an outcome.Read more
FIFOFirst In First Out · Software ArchitectureAn ordering rule where the earliest item added is the earliest item removed or processed.Read more
FigmaDesign · TermA design tool commonly referenced as the place where teams review interface designs prototypes and implementation details.Read more
FlowchartSoftware Architecture · TermA visual diagram that uses connected shapes and arrows to show steps decisions and paths through a process or system.Read more
FSDFunctional Specification Document · Project & ExecutionA document describing how a system should behave to meet agreed requirements.Read more
FYIFor Your Information · Workplace CommunicationA signal that information is being shared for awareness without necessarily requesting action.Read more
Gantt ChartProject & Execution · TermA timeline visualization that shows project tasks durations dependencies and milestones across a calendar.Read more
Git TagEngineering · TermA named reference to a specific Git commit commonly used to mark a release or milestone.Read more
Git WorktreeEngineering · TermAn additional working directory linked to the same Git repository so multiple branches can be checked out at once.Read more
GitHubEngineering · TermA code collaboration platform commonly referenced for repositories pull requests access controls and automated repository workflows.Read more
GitLabEngineering · TermA code collaboration platform commonly referenced for repositories merge requests CI/CD jobs permissions and project workflows.Read more
Golden PathEngineering · TermThe recommended supported way to complete a common engineering task.Read more
Graceful DegradationSRE & DevOps · ConceptA system's ability to preserve its most important functions when part of it is impaired.Read more
GreenfieldEngineering · TermA project built without significant constraints from an existing implementation.Read more
HandoffProject & Execution · PracticeThe transfer of work context and current responsibility from one person or team to another.Read more
Happy PathQA & Testing · TermThe intended successful flow where inputs and dependencies behave as expected.Read more
Heads-DownWorkplace Communication · PhraseA period reserved for concentrated work with fewer meetings or interruptions.Read more
Heads-UpWorkplace Communication · PhraseAn advance notice about something another person may need to know or prepare for.Read more
HotfixEngineering · PracticeAn urgent narrowly scoped change made to correct a production problem.Read more
HTTP RequestSoftware Architecture · TermA message sent by a client to a server using HTTP to ask for data or an action.Read more
Hybrid WorkWorkplace Communication · ConceptA work arrangement that combines time at a shared workplace with time working remotely.Read more
HypothesisProduct · TermA testable explanation or prediction about users a problem or the effect of a change.Read more
ICYMIIn Case You Missed It · Workplace CommunicationA label used when resurfacing information that recipients may not have seen earlier.Read more
IdempotencySoftware Architecture · ConceptThe property that repeating the same operation has no additional unintended effect.Read more
IDORInsecure Direct Object Reference · SecurityAn access-control vulnerability where changing an object identifier can expose or modify data the requester is not authorized to access.Read more
IncidentSRE & DevOps · TermAn unplanned event that degrades or interrupts a service or business operation.Read more
Inconclusive ResultQA & Testing · TermA result that does not provide enough reliable evidence to classify an outcome as passed or failed.Read more
Individual ContributorManagement · TermA professional role focused on direct craft or domain contribution rather than people management.Read more
Information SecuritySecurity · ConceptThe discipline of protecting information and systems from unauthorized access alteration disclosure disruption or destruction.Read more
InfrastructureSRE & DevOps · TermThe foundational compute network storage runtime and supporting services on which software operates.Read more
InstanceSRE & DevOps · TermA particular running or allocated occurrence of a service application virtual machine container or other resource.Read more
Integration TestQA & Testing · PracticeA test that verifies multiple components or systems work together across a real integration boundary.Read more
IssueProject & Execution · TermA tracked problem question or unit of work that needs investigation or action.Read more
JiraProject & Execution · TermA work-tracking tool commonly referenced when teams create tickets assign work update status or review a backlog.Read more
JWTJSON Web Token · SecurityA compact signed token format commonly used to carry claims between systems.Read more
KanbanProject & Execution · PracticeA flow-based method that visualizes work limits work in progress and improves delivery continuously.Read more
Least PrivilegeSecurity · ConceptThe principle of granting only the access needed for a task and no more.Read more
Legacy SystemEngineering · TermAn existing system that remains important but is difficult to change support or integrate using current needs and practices.Read more
LGTMLooks Good To Me · Workplace CommunicationA concise review signal that the reviewer finds the proposed change acceptable.Read more
LinearProject & Execution · TermA work-tracking tool commonly referenced when product and engineering teams create issues plan cycles and monitor projects.Read more
LoggingSRE & DevOps · PracticeThe recording of structured events and diagnostic information produced by software and infrastructure.Read more
Low-Hanging FruitWorkplace Communication · PhraseWork that appears relatively easy to complete for a useful benefit.Read more
MCPModel Context Protocol · Software ArchitectureAn open protocol for connecting AI applications to external tools data sources and reusable prompts.Read more
Merge ConflictEngineering · TermA version-control conflict that requires a person to reconcile incompatible changes before histories can combine.Read more
MFAMulti-Factor Authentication · SecurityAn authentication method requiring evidence from two or more distinct factor categories.Read more
Microfrontend ArchitectureSoftware Architecture · ConceptAn approach that divides a frontend application into independently owned and composable slices.Read more
MicroservicesSoftware Architecture · TermAn architecture that divides a system into independently deployable services around capabilities.Read more
MilestoneProject & Execution · TermA meaningful checkpoint marking an important result decision or phase in a larger effort.Read more
MiroDesign · TermA collaborative visual workspace commonly referenced for brainstorming diagrams workshops retrospectives user flows and planning sessions.Read more
Mob ProgrammingEngineering · PracticeA development practice where several people work together at the same time on one problem through a shared working session.Read more
Mock ResponseQA & Testing · TermA simulated response returned in place of a real dependency during development or testing.Read more
MonolithSoftware Architecture · TermAn application whose major capabilities are deployed as one integrated unit.Read more
MVPMinimum Viable Product · ProductThe smallest product version that can test a meaningful assumption with real users.Read more
NitWorkplace Communication · TermA minor review comment that is optional or does not block approval.Read more
Non-GoalProduct · TermAn outcome or problem explicitly excluded from the current effort to protect focus and expectations.Read more
NotionWorkplace Communication · TermA collaborative workspace commonly referenced for internal documentation project notes knowledge bases and lightweight planning.Read more
OAuthSecurity · TermAn authorization framework used to let one application access another service on a user's behalf within an approved scope.Read more
ObservabilitySRE & DevOps · ConceptThe ability to understand a system's internal state from the signals it produces.Read more
Office HoursWorkplace Communication · TermA recurring open period when people can ask questions get guidance or discuss a topic without a separate appointment.Read more
On TrackProject & Execution · PhraseA status indicating that work is currently expected to meet its agreed outcome or timing.Read more
On-CallSRE & DevOps · PracticeA rotation where designated people respond to urgent service issues outside normal planned work.Read more
On-PremisesSRE & DevOps · TermTechnology deployed and operated within infrastructure controlled at an organization's own facilities or private locations.Read more
On-siteWorkplace Communication · TermA work arrangement or activity that requires people to be physically present at a specified workplace.Read more
One-on-OneManagement · TermA recurring private meeting between two people often a manager and direct report.Read more
OOMOut of Memory · EngineeringA failure condition in which a process or system cannot obtain enough memory to continue safely.Read more
OOOOut of Office · Workplace CommunicationA status indicating that someone is unavailable for work during a stated period.Read more
OpenAPISoftware Architecture · TermA standard machine-readable description format for HTTP APIs and their operations schemas and responses.Read more
OrchestratorSoftware Architecture · TermA component that coordinates the order state retries and outcomes of work performed by other components.Read more
Over EngineeringEngineering · TermAdding more complexity or capability than the current problem requires.Read more
OwnershipManagement · ConceptResponsibility for driving an outcome including decisions follow-through and communication.Read more
Pair ProgrammingEngineering · PracticeA development practice where two engineers work together on the same problem while continuously discussing and reviewing the work.Read more
ParameterSoftware Architecture · TermA named input that a function command API or system definition accepts to control behavior.Read more
Paved RoadEngineering · TermA well-supported technical path that makes preferred practices easier to adopt.Read more
PayloadSoftware Architecture · TermThe meaningful data carried inside a request response message or event.Read more
Penetration TestingSecurity · PracticeAn authorized assessment that actively attempts to exploit weaknesses in a defined system and scope.Read more
PIIPersonally Identifiable Information · SecurityInformation that can identify a person directly or when combined with other data.Read more
PipelineEngineering · TermAn ordered series of stages that transforms or checks work before it reaches an output.Read more
PostmanEngineering · TermAn API tool commonly referenced when teams send HTTP requests inspect responses organize collections or share repeatable API workflows.Read more
PostmortemSRE & DevOps · PracticeA retrospective document or meeting that records an incident's impact causes response and follow-up actions.Read more
PRDProduct Requirements Document · ProductA document that defines the problem intended outcome scope requirements and success criteria for a product change.Read more
Pre-ReadWorkplace Communication · TermMaterial shared before a meeting so participants can understand context and prepare useful input.Read more
PrioritizationProject & Execution · PracticeThe process of ordering choices by their relative value urgency risk and cost.Read more
Product DiscoveryProduct · PracticeThe work of reducing uncertainty about user problems solutions value and feasibility before or during delivery.Read more
ProductionEngineering · TermThe live environment serving real users workloads or business operations.Read more
PrototypeDesign · TermA preliminary model used to explore or test how a product or interaction might work.Read more
Pull RequestEngineering · TermA proposal to merge a set of code changes into another branch.Read more
Push BackWorkplace Communication · PhraseTo challenge a request assumption priority or proposed approach with reasons and alternatives.Read more
Quality GateQA & Testing · TermA required set of checks or criteria that must pass before work advances to the next stage.Read more
Query ParameterSoftware Architecture · TermA key-value input carried in the query portion of a URL to modify a request.Read more
Quick WinWorkplace Communication · PhraseA change that can deliver a visible useful result in a short time.Read more
Raise a FlagWorkplace Communication · PhraseTo make a concern risk or unexpected condition visible early enough for others to respond.Read more
Rate LimitingSoftware Architecture · PracticeThe control of how many requests or operations a caller may perform during a defined period.Read more
RBACRole-Based Access Control · SecurityAn authorization model that grants permissions to roles and assigns people or systems to those roles.Read more
RCARoot Cause Analysis · SRE & DevOpsA structured investigation into the underlying conditions that produced an unwanted outcome.Read more
RebaseEngineering · TermA Git operation that reapplies commits onto a different base commit and rewrites their history.Read more
RecapWorkplace Communication · TermA concise restatement of the most important discussion decisions and next steps.Read more
RedirectSoftware Architecture · TermAn instruction that sends a user browser or request from one URL or location to another.Read more
RefactorEngineering · PracticeA change to internal code structure that preserves its intended external behavior.Read more
Regression TestQA & Testing · PracticeA test that checks existing behavior still works after a change.Read more
ReleaseEngineering · TermA version of software or functionality made available to a defined group of users or environment.Read more
Release CandidateEngineering · TermA software build considered potentially ready for final release unless significant problems are found.Read more
Release TrainProject & Execution · TermA recurring release schedule that groups ready changes into planned delivery windows.Read more
ReliabilitySoftware Architecture · ConceptThe ability of a system to perform correctly and consistently over time.Read more
RepositoryEngineering · TermA managed collection of source files history and metadata for a software or documentation project.Read more
Reproduction StepsQA & Testing · TermA precise sequence of actions and conditions that consistently demonstrates a problem.Read more
Request ChangesWorkplace Communication · PhraseA review outcome indicating that specified concerns must be addressed before approval.Read more
RequirementProduct · TermA condition capability or constraint that a solution is expected to satisfy.Read more
ReskinDesign · PracticeA change to the visual presentation of a product while largely preserving its underlying structure and behavior.Read more
Responsive DesignDesign · PracticeA design and implementation approach that adapts interfaces to different viewport sizes devices content and layout constraints.Read more
RevampWorkplace Communication · PhraseA substantial reworking intended to improve how a product process or system functions or is organized.Read more
RFCRequest for Comments · Software ArchitectureA document that proposes a substantial change and invites review before a decision.Read more
RoutingSoftware Architecture · ConceptThe process of selecting where a request message or user navigation should be sent.Read more
RunbookSRE & DevOps · TermA documented procedure for diagnosing or handling a recurring operational situation.Read more
SandboxEngineering · TermAn isolated environment where code integrations or data can be tested with limited impact on real systems.Read more
SASTStatic Application Security Testing · SecurityA security testing approach that analyzes application source code or related artifacts without running the application.Read more
ScalabilitySoftware Architecture · ConceptA system's ability to handle increasing load without disproportionate cost or redesign.Read more
ScopeProject & Execution · TermThe defined boundaries of what an effort includes and excludes.Read more
Scope CreepProduct · TermUncontrolled expansion of work after a project begins without corresponding tradeoffs.Read more
Scope This DownWorkplace Communication · PhraseTo reduce the amount of work while preserving the most important outcome.Read more
ScrumProject & Execution · ConceptA lightweight framework for developing complex products through defined accountabilities events and iterative learning.Read more
SDKSoftware Development Kit · Software ArchitectureA packaged set of libraries tools examples and documentation for building against a platform or capability.Read more
SDLCSoftware Development Life Cycle · EngineeringThe overall process used to plan design build test release operate and maintain software.Read more
Secrets ManagementSecurity · PracticeThe controlled storage distribution rotation and auditing of credentials keys and other sensitive values.Read more
Semantic VersioningEngineering · PracticeA versioning convention that expresses compatibility changes with MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH numbers such as 2.4.1.Read more
SemgrepSecurity · TermA static analysis tool commonly used to scan code with rules for security defects code quality and engineering standards.Read more
Server-SideSoftware Architecture · TermCode or processing that runs on backend systems controlled by the service provider.Read more
ServiceSoftware Architecture · TermA software capability exposed through a defined interface and operated for one or more consumers.Read more
Single Point of FailureSoftware Architecture · TermA component whose failure can stop an entire critical system or workflow.Read more
SitemapSoftware Architecture · TermA structured list of important website URLs that helps people or automated systems understand and discover site content.Read more
Skip-LevelManagement · TermA meeting between an employee and a manager above their direct manager.Read more
SlackWorkplace Communication · TermA workplace communication platform commonly referenced through channels threads direct messages mentions and notifications.Read more
SLIService Level Indicator · SRE & DevOpsA measurement used to evaluate a specific aspect of service performance.Read more
SLOService Level Objective · SRE & DevOpsA target level of service performance measured over a defined period.Read more
Smoke TestQA & Testing · PracticeA small set of checks confirming that critical functionality works well enough for deeper testing.Read more
Source of TruthWorkplace Communication · TermThe designated authoritative place or record a team relies on for a particular fact or decision.Read more
SpikeEngineering · PracticeA time-limited investigation used to reduce technical or product uncertainty before committing to a solution.Read more
SprintProject & Execution · TermA fixed-length Scrum iteration in which a team works toward a specific goal and usable increment.Read more
Sprint GoalProject & Execution · TermA single objective that gives a sprint purpose and guides decisions about its work.Read more
Sprint PlanningProject & Execution · PracticeA Scrum event where the team agrees on a sprint goal and selects a realistic set of work.Read more
Sprint RetrospectiveProject & Execution · PracticeA recurring team reflection on how the last sprint went and what to improve next.Read more
Sprint ReviewProject & Execution · PracticeA Scrum event where the team and stakeholders inspect the sprint outcome and adapt what to do next.Read more
Squash MergeEngineering · PracticeA merge method that combines multiple commits from a branch or pull request into one commit on the target branch.Read more
SSOSingle Sign-On · SecurityAn authentication arrangement that lets employees use one organizational identity to access multiple connected systems.Read more
StagingEngineering · TermA pre-production environment used to validate integrated software under conditions resembling production.Read more
State ManagementSoftware Architecture · ConceptThe approach used to store update synchronize and expose data that changes while an application runs.Read more
Status UpdateWorkplace Communication · TermA concise report of current progress changes risks and next steps for a piece of work.Read more
Story PointProject & Execution · TermA relative unit some teams use to compare the effort complexity and uncertainty of backlog items.Read more
SyncWorkplace Communication · TermA conversation or update used to establish shared context decisions and next steps.Read more
Take This OfflineWorkplace Communication · PhraseTo continue a discussion outside the current meeting thread or audience.Read more
Task BreakdownProject & Execution · PracticeThe process of decomposing a goal or deliverable into smaller understandable pieces of work.Read more
TBDTo Be Determined · Workplace CommunicationA marker showing that a value decision or detail has not yet been decided.Read more
Tech StackSoftware Architecture · TermThe set of technologies frameworks platforms and infrastructure used to build and operate a product.Read more
Technical DebtEngineering · ConceptThe future cost created when a team chooses a faster or simpler technical solution today.Read more
Technical SupportProject & Execution · TermA function that helps users diagnose and resolve problems with a product system or technical process.Read more
Test CaseQA & Testing · TermA defined set of conditions inputs actions and expected results used to verify a behavior.Read more
Test CoverageQA & Testing · MetricA measure or description of which code paths requirements risks or behaviors are exercised by tests.Read more
Test PyramidQA & Testing · ConceptA testing model favoring many fast focused tests and fewer broad end-to-end tests.Read more
Threat ModelSecurity · TermA structured description of assets attackers trust boundaries threats and mitigations for a system.Read more
TimeboxProject & Execution · PracticeA fixed maximum period allocated to an activity after which the team reviews stops or changes approach.Read more
TL;DRToo Long; Didn't Read · Workplace CommunicationA short summary of the essential point from a longer message or document.Read more
ToilEngineering · TermManual repetitive operational work that scales with service growth and creates little lasting value.Read more
Trade-OffStrategy · ConceptA decision where improving one outcome requires accepting a cost or reduction in another.Read more
TrelloProject & Execution · TermA board-based work-tracking tool commonly referenced when teams organize tasks as cards across lists or stages.Read more
Trunk-Based DevelopmentEngineering · PracticeA development practice where contributors integrate small changes frequently into one shared main branch.Read more
UATUser Acceptance Testing · Project & ExecutionTesting by business users or representatives to confirm a solution meets agreed needs.Read more
UMLUnified Modeling Language · Software ArchitectureA standard visual notation used to describe software structure behavior and interactions through several diagram types.Read more
UnblockProject & Execution · PhraseTo remove or work around the condition preventing useful progress.Read more
Unit TestQA & Testing · PracticeA focused automated test of a small unit of behavior in isolation from most external dependencies.Read more
User FlowDesign · TermA representation of the steps and decisions a user takes to complete a goal in a product.Read more
User StoryProduct · TermA short description of desired value from the perspective of a user or stakeholder.Read more
VelocityProject & Execution · MetricThe amount of relatively sized work a team completes during a sprint or iteration.Read more
VPNVirtual Private Network · SecurityA technology that creates an encrypted connection between a device and a network or gateway.Read more
VS CodeVisual Studio Code · EngineeringA source-code editor commonly referenced for editing projects running development commands and using language or workflow extensions.Read more
VulnerabilitySecurity · TermA weakness that can be exploited to compromise confidentiality integrity or availability.Read more
WalkthroughWorkplace Communication · PracticeA guided explanation of a document design system or process for shared understanding and feedback.Read more
WebhookSoftware Architecture · TermAn HTTP callback sent by one system to notify another system that an event occurred.Read more
WIPWork in Progress · Project & ExecutionWork that has started but has not yet reached its agreed completion state.Read more
WireframeDesign · TermA simplified representation of a screen's structure content and interaction without final visual detail.Read more
WorkflowProject & Execution · TermA defined sequence of activities states and handoffs used to move work toward an outcome.Read more
Working SessionWorkplace Communication · TermA collaborative session where participants actively produce resolve or decide something together.Read more
WorkloadProject & Execution · TermThe amount and mix of work assigned to a person team or system.Read more
Yak ShavingEngineering · PhraseA chain of seemingly necessary side tasks that delays the original task.Read more
Zero TrustSecurity · ConceptA security approach that continuously verifies access instead of trusting requests based only on network location.Read more
