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There are currently 29 names in this directory beginning with the letter F.

Fault injection: The process of intentionally introducing errors or failures into a system in order to test its resilience and fault tolerance

Fault tolerance: The ability of a system or component to continue functioning in the event of a failure or error

Feature branching: A software development practice in which a separate branch is created for each new feature or change

Feature flag: A technique for enabling or disabling features in a program or application without changing the code

Feature toggle: A technique for enabling or disabling features in a program or application by using a configuration file or other mechanism

Feature: A characteristic or capability of a system or application

File descriptor: A numerical identifier that is used to access a file or other resource in a computer system

File system: A method of organizing and storing files on a computer or device

File transfer protocol (FTP): A standard protocol for transferring files over a network

File: A collection of data that is stored electronically and is accessed by a computer

Firewall: A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules

Firewall: A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic

Firmware: Software that is stored in a computer's hardware and controls its basic functions

Firmware: The software that is permanently stored on a device and controls its basic functions

Flash memory: A type of non-volatile storage that is used in devices such as USB drives and solid-state drives

Flooding attack: A type of network attack in which a system is overwhelmed with traffic in an attempt to disrupt or disable it

Flooding: A type of cyber attack in which a network is overwhelmed with traffic, causing it to become unavailable

Flow control: The process of regulating the rate at which data is transmitted in a network

FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array): A type of digital integrated circuit that can be programmed to perform various functions

Framework: A set of tools, libraries, and conventions that are used to structure and support the development of a software

Front end: The part of a system or application that is visible to the user and handles tasks such as user input, output, and interface design

FTP (File Transfer Protocol): A standard protocol for transferring files over a network

Full stack: A term used to describe a developer or engineer who is proficient in all layers of a technology stack, from the front end to the back end

Function: A block of code that performs a specific task

Function: A block of code that performs a specific task and may or may not return a value

Functional testing: Testing that focuses on the functionality of a system or component

Fusion Middleware: A collection of software products from Oracle that is used to build, deploy, and manage enterprise applications

FWaaS (Firewall as a Service): A cloud-based firewall service that is provided and managed by a third party

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