Glossary
Glossary
There are currently 20 names in this directory beginning with the letter G.
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Geofencing: A technique that uses GPS or RFID to create a virtual boundary around a location, and triggers an action when a device or user enters or leaves the boundary
Geolocation: The process of identifying the geographic location of a device or user based on data such as GPS coordinates or IP address
Global Load Balancer: A load balancing service that routes traffic to the optimal locations based on factors such as geography, network performance, and capacity
GPS (Global Positioning System): A satellite-based navigation system used to determine the precise location of a device
GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer): A type of language model that is trained on a large dataset of text and is able to generate human-like text
GPU (Graphics Processing Unit): A specialized processor that is designed to accelerate graphics rendering and other parallel computations
Graph database: A type of database that stores data in the form of nodes and edges, and is optimized for querying and traversing relationships between data
GraphQL: A query language and runtime system for APIs that allows clients to request specific data and enables flexible and efficient data querying
Green computing: The practice of designing, manufacturing, and using computers and other electronic devices in an energy-efficient and environmentally responsible manner
Grid computing: A distributed computing model in which computing resources are shared and coordinated across a network
Groupware: Software that is used to support collaboration and communication among groups of people, such as email, calendars, and project management tools
GUI (Graphical User Interface): A type of user interface that allows users to interact with a computer through visual elements such as icons and menus
GUI (Graphical User Interface): A type of user interface that uses visual elements and icons to interact with a computer or device
