If you look at search data, then “What is” the most search term. People tend to seek all kind of information which scattered all over internet. You visit different websites to learn many things. It could be something professional or personal. But the term “what is” remains constant throughout.
Therefore I have created this post to “what is Glossary” where I will add most searched “What is ” queries. It is a open ended post which will be updated constantly to include more and more terms.
If you want me to add something to it, simply leave your comment with suggestion or even better; leave your comment starting with “what is” to add whatever you like.
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What is Glossary?
| What Is Term | Definition/Description |
| What is Android | Android is a linux based operating system for smartphones and tablets which were developed by Android Inc. Android were later bought by Google. |
| What is API-Application Programming Interface | An API is a program which is used by developers to refer to a certain program and use the set of routines, instructions and programming information to develop a another program. For example, Google provide API for its variety of products which can be used by developers to develop their own products. |
| What is Asp.net | Asp.net is a server side framework to develop websites and web application using html, css, javascript and server scripting. |
| What is Ajax | Ajax stands for Asynchronous Javascript and xml, it is used to refresh a particular area in a application by sending limited information to backend which is helpful in improving performance. |
| What is Big Data | Big Data is a simple term which is used in information technology to refer to the data size which is huge and cannot be processed by conventional data management tools and techniques. |
| What is Cloud Computing | In simplest term, cloud computing is hosting content on online repositories and not on conventional hard disks. |
| What is CRM | CRM stands for customer relationship management which involve using technology to manage & synchronize sales, marketing, customer service and support. |
| What is Current Account Deficit | Current account deficit or CAD is encountered when a country’s import of goods, services and transfer is more than the country’s export of same. Higher current account deficit is considered bad for economy. |
| What is CDATA in XML | All text is parsed in a xml but text within CDATA may get ignored by the parser. CDATA means character data. It is consider as character data and not markup. |
| What is domain | Domain is a loosely coined term which essentially means a area of authority or administration but is widely used in variety of contexts. Domain name could be a website’s name like akhilendra.com or in terms of industry, life insurance is a domain. |
| What is DNS | DNS mean domain name system which is used in online world where when you type a website’s address, it automatically convert it to the IP address provided by the host. |
| What is ERP | ERP is a abbreviation for enterprise resource planning which is a software application to manage business. It is driven by integrated by smaller software modules which are customized to suite the business process of a company. Example of ERP provider include SAP, Oracle and Microsoft etc. |
| What is Ethernet | Ethernet is a technology which is used to create local area network by using routers and modems. |
| What is firewall | Firewall literally means a wall to prevent the spread of fire. Firewall is a commonly used term in computing where firewall means a security network meant to prevent a system from hack attacks. It is achieved by usage of appropriate software and hardware. |
| What is food security bill | Food security bill is a legislation passed by Indian parliament to implement and manage food distribution in India. Under Food security bill, poor will avail food grain and cereals at subsidized rates. |
| What is Google Drive | Google drive is a cloud based online file storage service offered by Google. |
| What is HTML | HTML or hype text markup language is the primary markup language used to create websites. It is a set of tags which define content within those tags. |
| What is HTTP | HTTP is the short form of hypertext transfer protocol which is used by the world wide web (www). HTTP is used to define the behavior of browser and server in response of specific commands. Example- when you enter a website’s address in your favorite browser like chrome or internet explorer, it is sending a command to the web server to display the requested page. |
| What is Internet | Internet is a global system of connected computers which send information like data and emails across using standard protocols. |
| What is IP address | IP address or Internet Protocol address is a numerical value assigned to each computing device which is connected to any computer network. |
| What is Java | Java is a object oriented language which is developed by sun Microsystems and was initially called OAK. Java is one of most widely used programming language in the world. |
What is- To be continued
As mentioned earlier, It is just a beginning. I will continue to compile this list. Please add your comment and leave your suggestion.
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