Glossary U - Z

Brief description of a feature from the end user perspective, used in agile methodologies to capture requirements in a comprehensible and prioritizable format.

Database optimized for storing and querying high-dimensional vector embeddings, essential for RAG systems and semantic search.

Scalability strategy that increases resources (CPU, RAM, disk) of an existing machine to handle greater load.

Web accessibility standard

HTTP callback mechanism that sends real-time notifications when specific events occur, enabling event-driven integrations between services without polling.

Bidirectional, persistent communication protocol that enables real-time data exchange between client and server over a single TCP connection.

AI-native integrated development environment created by Codeium, designed to combine intelligent code assistance with agentic editing capabilities and full codebase understanding.

Deployment strategy that updates production applications without interrupting service to users, maintaining continuous availability throughout the process.