List of acronyms used on the ea-Geier Project:
| Acronym | Meaning | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| API | Application Programming Interface | An API is the description of source code to provide an interface to extend a software or to use its functions for other use. |
| CSS | Cascading Style Sheets | CSS is a style-sheet language used to describe the presentation of a document written in a markup language. |
| CSV | Comma Separated Values | CSV is a file format used for tables and databases. |
| CVS | Concurrent Versions System | CVS is a version control system which record and manages the history of sources files, and documents. |
| GNU | GNU is not Unix | GNU is project supporting free software. |
| gzip | GNU ZIP | gzip is a file compression utility. |
| html | Hypertext Markup Language | html is the predominant language for web pages |
| https | http secure | https a combination of a normal http interaction over an encrypted secure sockets layer. |
| IPA | Internet Privatstiftung Austria | The IPA is a non-profit organization, acting as a trustee to regulate the .at domain administration. |
| JS | JavaScript | JavaScript is a scripting language used in web browsers. |
| K&R | Kernighan and Ritchie | The K&R style is a commonly used coding style for intending and bracketing. |
| m2m | m2m server software gmbh | The m2m server software gmbh is an Austrian company specialized in server applications for SMEs. |
| PHP | PHP Hypertext Preprocessor | PHP is a programming language mainly used for server site programming of dynamic web pages. |
| RSS | Really Simple SyndicationRich Site Summary RDF Site Summary | RSS is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated digital content. |
| SME | small and medium-sized enterprise | SMEs are companies whose headcount or turnover falls below certain limits. |
| SQL | structured query language | SQL is a computer language used to create, retrieve, update, and delete data from relational database management systems. |
| VAT | value added tax | VAT is a tax on exchanges – in Austria 20 %. |
| XML | extensible markup language | XML is a markup language to facilitate the sharing of data accross different information systems. |
| ZIP | (meaning speed) | ZIP is file format for data compression. |