Tech Glossary

AI systems that can autonomously plan, execute multi-step tasks, use tools, and make decisions to achieve goals.

The world's largest cloud computing platform offering over 200 services including compute, storage, AI, and databases.

A set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate and share data with each other.

Computer systems that perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence such as learning, reasoning, and problem-solving.

An AI-powered program that simulates human conversation through text or voice to assist users with questions and tasks.

Automated practices that frequently merge code changes, run tests, and deploy software to production reliably.

Delivering computing services like servers, storage, databases, and software over the internet instead of local hardware.

AI technology that enables computers to interpret and understand visual information from images and videos.

Packaging applications with their dependencies into isolated containers that run consistently across any environment.

A geographically distributed network of servers that delivers web content to users from the nearest location for faster load times.

The systematic process of increasing the percentage of website visitors who take a desired action like purchasing or signing up.

Google's set of metrics measuring real-world user experience: loading speed (LCP), interactivity (INP), and visual stability (CLS).

The process of creating copies of data that can be used to restore original information if it is lost, corrupted, or destroyed.

A machine learning technique using neural networks with many layers to analyze complex patterns in large datasets.

A set of practices combining software development and IT operations to shorten delivery cycles and improve reliability.

A plan and set of procedures for restoring IT systems and data after a catastrophic event like hardware failure, cyberattack, or natural disaster.

A free Google tool that lets businesses manage their online presence across Google Search and Google Maps.

A content management system that stores and delivers content through APIs without a built-in frontend presentation layer.

A service providing technical assistance to users experiencing problems with hardware, software, or network systems.

Three cloud service models: Infrastructure (IaaS), Platform (PaaS), and Software (SaaS) as a Service, each with different management levels.

Managing and provisioning cloud infrastructure through machine-readable configuration files instead of manual processes.

The practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks, unauthorized access, and damage.

A pre-built collection of JavaScript code that provides a structure and tools for building web applications efficiently.

The process of discovering and analyzing search terms that people enter into search engines to use for SEO and content strategy.

AI models trained on massive text datasets that can understand and generate human language, such as GPT-4 and Claude.

SEO strategies focused on improving visibility in local search results and Google Maps for businesses serving specific geographic areas.

A subset of AI where algorithms learn patterns from data to make predictions or decisions without being explicitly programmed.

Outsourced IT support where a provider proactively monitors, maintains, and secures your technology for a fixed monthly fee.

Microsoft's cloud-based subscription service that includes Office apps, email, file storage, and collaboration tools.

Microsoft's cloud computing platform offering services for building, deploying, and managing applications with Canadian data centers.

Google's practice of primarily using the mobile version of a website for indexing and ranking in search results.

AI technology that enables computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language.

Continuous surveillance of a computer network to detect performance issues, security threats, and outages in real time.

A computing system inspired by the human brain that processes data through interconnected nodes organized in layers.

Using statistical models and machine learning to analyze historical data and forecast future outcomes.

A web application that uses modern browser features to deliver an app-like experience with offline access and push notifications.

The practice of designing effective instructions for AI models to produce accurate, relevant, and useful outputs.

A web design approach that makes websites adapt and display optimally on all screen sizes from mobile phones to desktops.

A technique that enhances AI responses by retrieving relevant information from a knowledge base before generating answers.

The practice of optimizing websites to rank higher in search engine results and attract more organic (non-paid) traffic.

AI technique that identifies and extracts emotional tone (positive, negative, neutral) from text data.

A technique where web pages are generated on the server for each request, delivering fully rendered HTML to the browser.

A cloud execution model where the provider manages the servers and you only pay for the compute time your code actually uses.

A web app that loads a single HTML page and dynamically updates content without full page reloads for a faster experience.

A build process that pre-renders web pages as static HTML files at build time for maximum speed and security.

Standardized code added to web pages that helps search engines understand content and display rich results in search listings.

The practice of optimizing a website's technical infrastructure to help search engines crawl, index, and rank content effectively.

The dataset used to teach a machine learning model to recognize patterns and make accurate predictions.

The overall experience a person has when interacting with a website or application, including usability, accessibility, and satisfaction.

A database optimized for storing and searching high-dimensional data representations used in AI and semantic search.

Technology that delivers voice communications and phone services over the internet rather than traditional phone lines.

The practice of designing websites that can be used by everyone, including people with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities.

The speed and efficiency with which web pages load and respond to user interactions, directly impacting UX and SEO.