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📘 Glossary: Software Development & Programming Tools – Category-Specific Terms

Autocomplete / IntelliSense

A feature that predicts and completes code as you type—improves speed and reduces errors.

Build Tool

A utility like Gradle, Maven, or Webpack that automates compiling and packaging software.

CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment)

A development process that automates code testing, building, and release workflows.

Containerization

Running software in isolated environments using tools like Docker—ensures consistency across systems.

Debugger

A tool that allows developers to pause, inspect, and step through code to fix bugs.

Extension / Plugin

Add-ons that expand the functionality of an editor or IDE.

Linter

A tool that checks code for errors, formatting, or best practices before execution.

Repository

A central location (e.g., GitHub) where source code is stored, versioned, and managed.

Terminal / Console

A text interface used to interact with your development environment or system.

Version Control

The system of tracking changes to code over time, commonly using Git.

🔤 Glossary of Acronyms – Software Development & Programming Tools

API – Application Programming Interface

A set of functions that allows software components to communicate with each other.

CI/CD – Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment

Practices that automate code integration and release cycles.

IDE – Integrated Development Environment

A suite of tools for code writing, compiling, and debugging.

JS / HTML / CSS – JavaScript / HyperText Markup Language / Cascading Style Sheets

Core technologies used in web development.

REST / GraphQL – Web API Standards

Protocols for communicating between front-end and back-end services.

SDK – Software Development Kit

A bundle of tools, libraries, and documentation for building applications.

VCS – Version Control System

A system like Git used for tracking changes to code projects.

YAML / JSON – Markup Languages

Used for configuration files and structured data exchange.

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4.      Scan Through the List of Software Development & Programing Tools FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)