AJAX
“Asynchronous JavaScript and XML” : Development technique enabling a web page to process HTTP requests asynchronously , that is , without having to reload it . As the name suggests , It relies on two languages ; Javascript and XML , a…
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API
“Application Programming Interface” : Programming interface that allows an application to make use of features or services of other software . API providers make available kinds of catalogs ( called API stores ) that list the different APIs available in their organization…
APT
“Advanced Package Tool” : Package manager developed by “The Debian project” association and released freely under the GPL open source license . As for Unix-like operating systems based on Debian ( such as Ubuntu or Linux Mint ) , it automates the…
Blended learning
Mixed educational method that combines face-to-face learning with online learning ( aka e-learning ) . The learner can physically attend a class while accessing online digital resources before , during , or after the course . If some face-to-face training sessions are…
CBT
Computer Based Training : Teaching method based on computer didactic tools that make the lessons more interactive and thus makes their comprehension easier . In addition , this method facilitates the implementation of innovative educational strategies , such as : collaborative work…
CHMOD
CHange MODe : In Computer science , CHMOD is a Unix command that allows you to manage the rights to use a given file or directory . These rights vary depending on the type of user . Namely : the owner the…
CHOWN
CHange OWNer : CHOWN is a UNIX command that allows you to set : the owner of a file or directory the users group to which this owner belongs In case you want to apply this definition to a directory , the…