Geek Translator
Geek isn't completely a language to itself... but it's close. We've put together this translator to help you understand some of the terms you might hear developers use.
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CMS
NounContent Management System. This term refers to any part of a website which can be edited by a user (generally only admin level users). This functionality allows scalable and quicker additions to the site in question. This translator is an example of a CMS system
CRM
NounCustomer Relationship Management. This term is used to describe systems or software which assist in managing customer relationships. This usually encompasses the tracking of client details, enquiries and previous correspondence. Some systems take this forward to future planning, arranging callbacks, meeting and reminding you of when these events need to happen.
CRUD
VerbCRUD stands for "Create, Read, Update, Delete". This are the usual standard requirements for a record in a table. e.g. "I need CRUD access to the Products table"
DRY
AdverbDRY is an acronym for "Don't Repeat Yourself" and is a development principle which improves development speed, increases system efficiency and maintains consistency.
Extranet
NounA secure online area which only approved users can access. Compare this against "Internet"
Internet
NounMost people have some grasp of what the internet is, but it's worth noting the difference between this and an extranet. The internet is open to all, an extranet is restricted to those who have access.
Intranet
NounA website or resource system which is placed on an internal server so that only users within the company / network are able to access it. These good ways of allowing the secure publication of resources to staff members within an organisation. They can also be the building blocks for an internal system.
Scope
NounThe final document containing the findings of the scoping, detailing everything that will be done. Anything not in the scope isn't done. This gives both parties a clear understanding of will and won't be done. When signed this forms the contract for the project.
Scoping
VerbThe process of identifying what a project involves, what is required and what the best way to achieve this might be.