Terminology


No Word Definition
1 Autonomous Any system in general or computer based, which is not governed/controlled by any other system.
2 Peer-to-peer It is a form of communications model in which each party has the same capabilities and either party can initiate a communication session.
3 Interface It is a tool and concept that refers to a point of interaction between components, and is applicable at the level of both hardware and software.
4 COBOL One of the oldest programming languages is COBOL. Known as Common Business-Oriented Language, defining its primary domain in business, finance, and administrative systems for companies and governments.
5 Middleware In the computer industry, it is a general term for any programming that serves to "glue together" or mediate between two separate and often already existing programs. A common application of the same is to allow programs written for access to a particular database to access other databases.