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API – Application Programming Interface
An API is an interface that defines how, for example, software applications can communicate with each other. APIs allow different software systems to interact and share data.
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Server
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In computing, a server is a piece of computer hardware or software (computer program) that provides functionality for other programs or devices.
This architecture is called the client–server model. Servers can provide various functionalities, often called "services", such as sharing data or resources among multiple clients, or performing computation for a client.
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Big Data
A collection of data so large that it cannot be stored, transmitted or processed using traditional computing techniques and requires specialized tools and methods.
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Blockchain
A blockchain is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography to create a secure and tamper-evident ledger.
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