Tech & UX Glossary for SaaS Founders Integritas Agency

An iterative approach to software development emphasizing flexibility, user feedback, and rapid delivery.

A set of rules that lets different software systems communicate. APIs are crucial in SaaS development for integrating third-party services and building scalable architectures.

A cloud service model that automates backend development, handling database, authentication, and server management.

The part of the application that encodes real-world rules for data exchange between the database and user interface.

A DevOps methodology for automating the software delivery process.

The delivery of computing services—servers, storage, databases—over the internet.

The process of transferring data from one system or format to another.

A set of practices that combines software development and IT operations, improving collaboration and efficiency.

The method of encoding information to prevent unauthorized access. Essential for SaaS platforms handling sensitive data.

A specific URL where an API can access resources on a server.

A pre-built structure that developers use to build applications faster and more efficiently. Examples: Laravel, Express.js.

The part of a website or app users interact with, developed using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

A European Union law that governs how businesses collect and use personal data.

A version control system for tracking changes in code during development.

A backend-only content management system that allows developers to deliver content across platforms via APIs.

A company that offers infrastructure and services to host websites or SaaS platforms.

Managing infrastructure using code and automation rather than manual processes.

A phase in software testing where individual modules are combined and tested as a group.

A programming language used in frontend and backend development for creating dynamic and interactive experiences.

A secure way to transmit information between parties as a JSON object. Commonly used in user authentication.

A project management methodology that uses visual boards to track work in progress and optimize workflow.

An open-source container orchestration system that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

A PHP framework used for building robust web applications with elegant syntax and powerful features.

A system that distributes network or application traffic across multiple servers to ensure reliability and performance.

An architectural approach that structures an application as a collection of loosely coupled services.

A basic version of a product with core features released to validate the idea with minimal effort.

A JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine, used for building scalable backend services.

A type of database that stores data in formats other than relational tables (e.g., documents, key-value pairs).

An open standard for access delegation, often used for token-based authentication.

Software whose source code is freely available for use, modification, and distribution.

A cloud computing model offering a platform to develop, run, and manage applications without dealing with infrastructure.

An open-source, object-relational database known for reliability and performance.

The process of ensuring software quality through systematic testing and process improvements.

A request for data from a database, often written in SQL.

A JavaScript library for building interactive user interfaces, maintained by Meta.

An API based on REST (Representational State Transfer) principles, using standard HTTP methods.

A cloud-based software delivery model where applications are accessed online via subscription.

An agile project management framework based on iterative sprints and constant feedback.

The implied cost of future rework caused by choosing a quicker, limited solution now instead of a better approach.

A statically typed superset of JavaScript that improves code quality and development speed.

The visual elements and layout users interact with in a digital product.

The overall experience a user has when interacting with a SaaS product or website.

A system that records changes to files so developers can track and manage code history.

Automated messages sent from apps when something happens, often used in API integrations.

A basic visual guide used to suggest layout and interface elements of a web page or app.

A markup language that defines rules for encoding documents in a format readable by both humans and machines.

A human-readable data serialization standard often used for configuration files and data exchange.

A deployment strategy that allows updating applications without taking the system offline.