Tech glossary A–Z
Jargon, decoded. Short definitions first, the full explanation one click away.
JavaScript Object Notation: a lightweight, text-based format for storing and exchanging structured data. Software Development
A compact, signed token format used to securely pass identity and permission claims between a client and a server. Cybersecurity
Bypassing the restrictions on a device or an AI model, either to remove manufacturer limits or to make a model ignore its safety rules. Cybersecurity
A widely used, object-oriented programming language designed to run on any device with a Java Virtual Machine. Software Development
The programming language of the web, used to make websites interactive and, with Node.js, to build servers and tools. Software Development
Variation in the time it takes data packets to arrive over a network, which can disrupt real-time audio, video, and gaming. Cloud & DevOps
An open-source, browser-based environment that mixes live code, results, charts, and explanatory text in a single document. Data & Analytics