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Agentic Coding

A style of software development where an AI agent writes, edits, and manages code semi-autonomously while a human operator guides the direction.

API (Application Programming Interface)

A structured way for software systems to talk to each other, like a menu that lists what you can ask a service to do and how to ask for it.

Astro

A modern web framework designed for building fast, content-focused websites that ship minimal JavaScript to the browser.

CLI (Command Line Interface)

A text-based way to interact with your computer by typing commands instead of clicking buttons in a graphical interface.

Cron Job

A scheduled task that runs automatically at a set time or interval, like a recurring alarm for your software.

Deployment

The process of taking your code from your local machine and putting it live on the internet where people can access it.

Environment Variables

Secret configuration values (like API keys and database URLs) stored outside your code so they stay secure and can change between environments.

Git

A version control system that tracks every change to your files, letting you save snapshots, undo mistakes, and collaborate without overwriting each other's work.

GitHub

A cloud platform for storing Git repositories, collaborating on code, and connecting to deployment and automation services.

No-Code

Tools and platforms that let you build applications, websites, and automations using visual interfaces instead of writing programming code.

Repository

A project folder tracked by Git that contains all your code, files, and their complete change history.

Serverless

A way to run backend code without managing servers, where the cloud provider handles all the infrastructure and you only pay for what you use.

Structured Output

AI responses formatted in a predictable, machine-readable structure like JSON, so other software can reliably process the results.

Supabase

An open-source platform that provides a database, authentication, file storage, and API layer, often used as a backend for web applications.

Vercel

A cloud platform for deploying websites and web applications, known for seamless integration with frontend frameworks and automatic deployments from Git.

Webhook

An automatic notification sent from one service to another when something happens, like a doorbell that rings your code when there is news.