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IT Glossary
Key Terms To Know In The IT Industry

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User Interface Automation

The use of software to create repeatable instructions and processes to replace or reduce human interaction with computer systems and software interfaces.

You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, QA Testing

User Interface Design Patterns

Reusable solutions to common design problems, these patterns are standard reference points for the experienced user interface designer.

You will find this term commonly used in UX Design, Software Development

User Interface Guidelines

Documented principles and standards for the design of user interfaces, aimed at ensuring consistency and usability across a software ecosystem.

You will find this term commonly used in UX Design, Software Development

User Interface Prototyping

The process of creating a model of the user interface of a website, application, or system. This prototype can be used for testing and evaluation by stakeholders before final development.

You will find this term commonly used in UX Design, Software Development

User Journey Map

A visualization of the process that a person goes through in order to accomplish a goal with your product or service. It's used for understanding and addressing customer needs and pain points.

You will find this term commonly used in UX Design, Marketing

User Mode

A CPU mode in which most applications run. This mode is less privileged than kernel mode, and applications do not have direct access to hardware or reference memory.

You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Security

User Mode Linux (UML)

A virtual Linux machine that runs within the Linux kernel itself, allowing users to create and run multiple isolated Linux instances.

You will find this term commonly used in Virtualization, Software Development

User Mode Scheduling (UMS)

A feature that allows applications to schedule their own threads of execution, giving developers more control over thread management.

You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Operating Systems

User Namespace

A feature of Linux that allows for the isolation of user IDs and group IDs. This is part of the broader Linux namespaces functionality that provides isolation of system resources.

You will find this term commonly used in Operating Systems, Security

User Persona

A semi-fictional character based on your current or ideal customer that helps product developers and marketers to understand the needs, experiences, behaviors, and goals of your users.

You will find this term commonly used in UX Design, Marketing

User Profile

A visual display of personal data associated with a specific user, or a set of software and hardware settings that are specific to a user's personal files, options, and desktop settings.

You will find this term commonly used in General IT, Software Development

User Profile Synchronization

The process of ensuring that user profile information is consistent across different systems or platforms, often involving the synchronization of data between directories, databases, and applications.

You will find this term commonly used in Security, System Administration

User Provisioning

The process of creating, managing, and deleting user accounts and access rights in systems, networks, and applications.

You will find this term commonly used in Security, Cybersecurity

User Provisioning Software

Software that automates the process of managing user access to various IT resources, including creating, updating, and revoking access rights.

You will find this term commonly used in Cybersecurity, IT Management

User Query

In databases and search engines, a request made by a user to retrieve information or perform an operation.

You will find this term commonly used in Database Management, Web Development

User Session

In computing, a user session represents the time a user, or a user agent, interacts with a system, particularly in the context of websites or web applications.

You will find this term commonly used in Web Development, Security

User Space

The memory area where all user mode applications and some services are run.

You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Security

User Space Driver

A device driver that runs in user space rather than kernel space, allowing for easier development and potentially greater stability at the cost of performance.

You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Operating Systems

User Stories

Short, simple descriptions of a feature told from the perspective of the person who desires the new capability, usually a user or customer of the system.

You will find this term commonly used in Agile Development, Project Management

User Story

An informal, natural language description of one or more features of a software system. User stories are often used in agile software development and scrum methodologies.

You will find this term commonly used in Software Development

User Story Backlog

A prioritized list of user stories, serving as a to-do list for a project in agile software development methodologies. It helps teams prioritize tasks and manage their work more effectively.

You will find this term commonly used in Agile Development, Project Management

User Story Mapping

A visual exercise that helps product managers and development teams organize and prioritize work by mapping out user stories according to their sequence or criticality in the user journey.

You will find this term commonly used in Agile Development, Software Development

User Testing

The process by which a product or service is tested with the target audience in order to obtain feedback on its usability and effectiveness.

You will find this term commonly used in UX Design, Quality Assurance

User-Centered Design

User-Centered Design is an iterative design approach that prioritizes the needs, preferences, and behaviors of end users throughout the product development process. It aims to create products that are intuitive, accessible, and enjoyable to use.

You will find this term commonly used in UX/UI Design, Product Development, General IT

User-Centric Design

A design philosophy and process in which the needs, wants, and limitations of end-users of a product or service are given extensive attention at each stage of the design process.

You will find this term commonly used in UX Design, Software Development

User-Centric Networking

Networking approaches and technologies focused on enhancing the user's control and flexibility over their online interactions, privacy, and data.

You will find this term commonly used in Networking, Cybersecurity

User-Defined Function (UDF)

In databases, a function provided by the user of a program or environment, in a context where the usual assumption is that functions are predefined.

You will find this term commonly used in Database Management

User-Generated Content (UGC)

Content created by users of an online system or service, such as forums, blogs, social media, and video sharing sites, often contributing to the richness of online community and resources.

You will find this term commonly used in Web Development, Social Media

User-Level Thread

A type of threading in software development where the thread management is done by the application without kernel support, allowing for faster and more granular thread management.

You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Operating Systems

Userland

The space in which user applications and services run, as opposed to the kernel space, where code executed is more privileged and interacts directly with the hardware.

You will find this term commonly used in Operating Systems

Utility Cloud

A model of cloud computing that is comparable to traditional utilities like electricity, where computing resources are provided and consumed as a service and charged based on usage.

You will find this term commonly used in Cloud Computing, General IT

Utility Cloud Services

Cloud services that provide a wide range of utility-like resources such as computing power and storage, typically on a pay-as-you-go basis.

You will find this term commonly used in Cloud Computing, General IT

Utility Computing

Utility Computing is a model in which computing resources, such as processing power, storage, and applications, are provided to users on-demand, like a utility service. Users pay for the resources they consume, similar to electricity or water bills.

You will find this term commonly used in Cloud Computing, General IT, Virtualization

Utility First CSS

A CSS architectural approach that emphasizes the use of utility classes over semantic or presentational class names, promoting rapid development and reducing stylesheet size.

You will find this term commonly used in Web Development, Frontend Development

Utility Program

A type of computer software designed to perform a specific task that helps to manage, maintain, and control computer resources.

You will find this term commonly used in General IT, Software Development

Utility Programming

The creation of small, useful programs designed to perform specific tasks that help in system management, data manipulation, or perform useful functions.

You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, System Administration

Utility Token

A type of cryptocurrency token that is issued in order to fund development projects and can be used to purchase goods or services offered by the project's ecosystem.

You will find this term commonly used in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

UTM (Unified Threat Management)

A comprehensive solution that has been designed to protect against a variety of security threats. It combines multiple security features and functions into a single device.

You will find this term commonly used in Security, Cybersecurity

UUID (Universally Unique Identifier)

A 128-bit number used to uniquely identify information in computer systems.

You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Security

UUID Collision

The event of two or more systems generating the exact same UUID. Although theoretically possible due to the finite number of possible UUIDs, it is extremely unlikely in practice.

You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Security

UWB (Ultra-Wideband)

A radio technology that can use a very low energy level for short-range, high-bandwidth communications over a large portion of the radio spectrum.

You will find this term commonly used in Networking, Wireless Communications

UWB (Ultra-Wideband) Communication

A wireless networking technology that uses a wide spectrum of frequencies to enable high-bandwidth communications over short distances.

You will find this term commonly used in Networking, Wireless Communications

UWP (Universal Windows Platform)

A platform-homogeneous application architecture created by Microsoft and first introduced in Windows 10.

You will find this term commonly used in Software Development

UX (User Experience)

User Experience (UX) encompasses all aspects of an end-user's interaction with a company, its services, and its products. It focuses on enhancing user satisfaction and usability by improving the overall experience.

You will find this term commonly used in General IT, UX/UI Design, Software Development

UX Design

The process of designing (digital or physical) products that are useful, easy to use, and delightful to interact with.

You will find this term commonly used in User Experience (UX)

UX Research

The systematic investigation of users and their requirements, to add context and insight into the process of designing the user experience.

You will find this term commonly used in Software Development

UX Writing

The practice of crafting the text that appears within the product interface, designed to guide users within a product and help them interact with it.

You will find this term commonly used in UX Design, Software Development

UX/UI Design

The comprehensive practice of designing the user interface and user experience of digital products, such as websites and applications.

You will find this term commonly used in UX Design, Software Development

UXD (User Experience Design)

The process of enhancing user satisfaction by improving the usability, accessibility, and pleasure provided in the interaction between the user and the product.

You will find this term commonly used in Software Development

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