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19 terms covering Linux, Python, DevOps, Networking, Databases, and more.

Clear definitions and in-depth explanations for beginners and professionals.

All Cloud Computing (35) Databases (51) DevOps (60) Linux (60) Networking (46) Programming Concepts (40) Python (55) Security (40) Web Development (53)
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Magic Methods

Python

Special double-underscore methods that define how Python objects behave with built-in operations and functions.

Makefile

DevOps

A file containing build rules and commands that automates compilation and common project tasks using the make utility.

Man-in-the-Middle Attack

Security

An attack where the attacker secretly intercepts and potentially alters communication between two parties who believe they are communicating directly.

Materialized View

Databases

A database object that stores the precomputed result of a query, offering faster reads at the cost of periodic refresh.

Matplotlib

Python

A comprehensive plotting library for creating static, animated, and interactive visualizations in Python.

Memoization

Programming Concepts

An optimization technique that caches function results for given inputs, avoiding redundant computations for repeated calls.

Message Queue

DevOps

A communication mechanism that enables asynchronous message passing between services, decoupling producers from consumers.

Meta Tags

Web Development

HTML elements in the page head that provide metadata about the document for browsers, search engines, and social media platforms.

Microservices

DevOps

An architectural style where an application is composed of small, independent services that communicate over APIs.

Middleware

Web Development

Software that sits between the request and response in a web application, performing processing like authentication or logging.

Migration

Databases

A version-controlled change to a database schema that can be applied and reversed systematically.

Module

Python

A Python file containing definitions and statements that can be imported and reused in other Python programs.

Monitoring

DevOps

The practice of collecting, analyzing, and alerting on system metrics and logs to ensure application health and performance.

Mount Point

Linux

A directory in the filesystem where a storage device or partition is attached and made accessible.

MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)

Networking

The maximum size of a data packet that can be transmitted over a network without fragmentation.

Multicast

Networking

A network communication method that sends data to multiple recipients simultaneously without duplicating packets for each recipient.

Multi-Cloud

Cloud Computing

A strategy of using services from multiple cloud providers to avoid vendor lock-in and leverage best-of-breed capabilities.

MVCC (Multi-Version Concurrency Control)

Databases

A technique where the database maintains multiple versions of data to allow concurrent reads and writes without locking.

MVC (Model-View-Controller)

Web Development

An architectural pattern that separates an application into three components: data (Model), interface (View), and logic (Controller).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dargslan IT Glossary?

The Dargslan IT Glossary is a comprehensive dictionary of 19 information technology terms covering 9 categories including Cloud Computing, Databases, DevOps, Linux, Networking, Programming Concepts. Each term includes a clear definition, an in-depth explanation, difficulty level, and links to related eBooks for further learning.

How many terms does the glossary contain?

The glossary currently contains 19 terms across 9 categories. We regularly add new terms to keep the glossary current with the latest technologies and concepts.

Who is this glossary for?

The glossary is designed for anyone working in or learning about IT — from complete beginners encountering unfamiliar terms to experienced professionals looking for precise definitions. Each term includes a difficulty badge (Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced) so you can find content at your level.

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Yes. Use the category pills at the top of the glossary to filter terms by topic such as Cloud Computing, Databases, DevOps, Linux, Networking, Programming Concepts. You can also use the A-Z letter filter to jump to terms starting with a specific letter, or combine both filters.

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