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There are currently 35 names in this directory beginning with the letter A.
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Agile
A software development approach that emphasizes iterative development and rapid delivery of working software

AI (Artificial Intelligence)
The ability of a machine or computer system to perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making

Algorithm
A set of steps or instructions used to solve a problem or perform a task

Algorithm
A set of steps or instructions used to solve a problem or perform a task

Alias
An alternative name for a file, command, or other item

Anomaly detection
The process of identifying unusual or unexpected behavior in a system or data

Anti-virus
Software that detects and removes malware from a computer or device

API (Application Programming Interface)
A set of rules and protocols that defines how two or more software programs can interact with each other

API (Application Programming Interface)
A set of programming instructions that allows different software systems to communicate with each other

API (Application Programming Interface):
A set of rules and protocols that defines how two or more software programs can interact with each other

Application
A software program designed to perform a specific task or function

Application container
A lightweight, standalone, and executable package that includes everything an application needs to run, including code, libraries, and runtime

Application programming interface key (API key)
A unique identifier used to authenticate and authorize access to an API

Artificial intelligence as a service (AIaaS)
A cloud computing service model that provides artificial intelligence capabilities, such as machine learning and natural language processing, as a service over the internet

Artificial neural network
A type of machine learning algorithm that is inspired by the structure and function of the human brain

ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange)
A character encoding standard for electronic communication

ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange)
A character encoding standard for electronic communication

Aspect
A feature or characteristic of a system that cuts across multiple components or layers

Aspect-oriented programming
A programming paradigm that focuses on the separation of cross-cutting concerns, such as logging and security, from the main functionality of a program

Assembler
A program that converts assembly language into machine code

Assembler
A program that converts assembly language into machine code

Assembler language
A low-level programming language that is used to create machine code

Asynchronous
A type of communication or process that does not require a response before continuing

Atom
The smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties

Atomicity
The property of a transaction in a database to either complete fully or have no effect at all

Attribute
A piece of data associated with an object or entity

Attribute-based access control (ABAC)
A model for managing access to resources based on attributes, such as the identity of a user or the location of a device

Auditing
The process of reviewing and verifying the accuracy and completeness of a system or process

Authentication
The process of verifying the identity of a user, device, or system

Authorization
The process of granting or denying access to a resource or privilege based on the identity of a user, device, or system

AutoCAD
A computer-aided design and drafting software application used in the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction

Autoscaling
The process of automatically adjusting the capacity of a system based on demand

Availability
The measure of how reliable and accessible a system or service is

Avatar
A digital representation of a user or character in a virtual world or online game

AWS (Amazon Web Services)
A cloud computing platform provided by Amazon that offers a range of services, including compute, storage, and database
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