4th Generation Languages (4GL):
4th Generation Languages (4GL): Programming languages designed to reduce programming effort and time by automating the creation of machine code, often using graphical user interfaces, drag and drop, and generating code. Examples include ColdFusion, Progress 4GL, SQL, PHP, Perl.
Database Schema: A blueprint that defines the attributes and values of a database table, such as column names, data types, constraints, and relationships.
Rapid Application Development (RAD): A software development methodology that emphasizes adaptability and flexibility, often using prototypes instead of or in addition to design specifications. GUI builders are commonly used.
Security Misconfiguration: A type of security vulnerability identified by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), where security settings are misconfigured or not properly managed, leading to potential security breaches. Examples include keeping default usernames and passwords, not patching software, and enabling unnecessary features.
Proprietary Software: Software protected by intellectual property and/or patents, not released into the public domain. It can be either open or closed source, but is generally not freely redistributable or modifiable without permission from the owner.
BSD (Berkeley Software Distribution) License: A family of permissive free software licenses that allows software to be freely used, modified, and redistributed as long as certain minimal requirements are met.
Due Care: Taking reasonable and prudent actions to avoid harm or risks, often used in legal contexts to describe the standard of care that should be exercised by a reasonable person in a given situation.
Due Diligence: A thorough and systematic investigation or research into a company or investment opportunity to ensure its viability, potential risks, and compliance with laws and regulations.