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

Hackathon: A collaborative event in which participants work together to develop software or hardware projects within a short period of time

Hardware virtualization: The process of creating a virtual machine that is able to run on top of physical hardware

Hardware: Physical components of a computer or device, such as the processor, memory, and storage

Hash function: A function that takes an input and produces a fixed-size output, called a hash, that is unique to the input

Hash function: A function that takes an input and produces a fixed-size output, known as a hash value or message digest

Hash table: A data structure that is used to store and retrieve data using a hash function

Hash: A fixed-size output that is produced by a hash function and is unique to the input

Hash: A value generated from a string of data, used for verifying the integrity of the data or for creating a unique identifier

Header: A part of a message or request that contains additional information, such as metadata or authentication credentials

Health check: A process that is used to monitor the status and performance of a system or component

Heap: A region of memory that is used for dynamic memory allocation

Heuristic: A method or approach that uses practical experience or rule-of-thumb strategies to solve problems

High availability: The ability of a system or component to function continuously without interruption

Host: A device or server that provides resources or services to other devices or users

Hosting: The service of providing space and resources for websites or other online content

HTML (HyperText Markup Language): A markup language used to create and structure content on the web

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language): A markup language used to structure and format content on the web

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol): A protocol for transmitting data over the internet

HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol): A protocol used to transfer data over the web

HTTPS (HTTP Secure): A secure version of HTTP that uses encryption to protect data in transit

HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure): A secure version of HTTP that encrypts data transmitted between a web server and a client

Hybrid cloud: A cloud computing environment that combines on-premises infrastructure with public cloud services

Hybrid cloud: A cloud computing environment that combines public and private clouds

Hyperlink: A link that allows users to navigate between web pages or other resources

Hypertext markup language (HTML): A markup language used to structure and format content on the web

Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP): A protocol for transmitting data over the internet

Hypertext: Text that is linked to other documents or resources, enabling users to navigate between them

Hypervisor: A software layer that enables multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine

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