Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA)
The process of analyzing a task (also known as a problem domain), to develop a conceptual model that can then be used to complete the task. A part of object-oriented methodology.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Analysis
Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
Object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) is a structured approach to software development that focuses on modeling systems based on the concept of objects, with an emphasis on abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development
Object-Oriented Database
A database that uses object-oriented programming for its design, creation, and management, allowing objects, classes, and inheritance to be used in database schemas.
You will find this term commonly used in Database Management
Object-Oriented Database Management System (OODBMS)
A database management system that supports the modelling and creation of data as objects, incorporating elements of object databases and relational databases.
You will find this term commonly used in Database Management
Object-Oriented Database System (OODBS)
A database management system (DBMS) that supports the modelling and creation of data as objects. This includes some kind of support for classes of objects and the inheritance of class properties and methods by subclasses and their objects.
You will find this term commonly used in Database Management
Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
The process of planning a system of interacting objects for the purpose of solving a software problem. It is one step beyond object-oriented analysis (OOA), focusing on the implementation of the conceptual model.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Design
Object-Oriented Development (OOD)
A methodology that follows the object-oriented paradigm for software development, focusing on the creation of systems modeled as collections of interacting objects.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Methodology
Object-Oriented Metrics
Measures used to assess various aspects of object-oriented programming practices, such as class complexity, inheritance depth, and method coupling.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Engineering, Metrics
Object-Oriented Modeling (OOM)
The process of creating a model of a system of interacting objects, used to visualize, specify, construct, and document the artifacts of an object-oriented system.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Modeling
Object-Oriented Programming
Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm based on the concept of "objects," which can contain data and code to manipulate the data. It emphasizes reusability, modularity, and flexibility in software development.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
A programming paradigm based on the concept of "objects," which can contain data and code to manipulate that data.
You will find this term commonly used in General IT
Object-Oriented Programming Languages
Languages that are based on the object-oriented programming paradigm, including Java, C++, Python, and Ruby, focusing on defining data as objects and the functions that operate on these objects.
You will find this term commonly used in Programming, Software Development
Object-Oriented Scripting Language
A programming language that uses classes and objects to create more modular, reusable code. Examples include Python, Ruby, and JavaScript.
You will find this term commonly used in Programming, Web Development
Object-Oriented Software Engineering (OOSE)
A software design technique that is used to design and implement software systems using the object-oriented paradigm and techniques.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Engineering, Design
Object-Relational Database (ORD)
A database management system (DBMS) that is based on the relational model and supports objects, classes, and inheritance in database schemas and query language.
You will find this term commonly used in Database Management
Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) Framework
A programming technique for converting data between incompatible type systems using object-oriented programming languages. This creates a "virtual object database" that can be used from within the programming language.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Data Management
Observability
The ability to infer the internal states of a system based on its outputs. In IT, it often refers to the ability to monitor and understand the state of systems and applications through logs, metrics, and traces.
You will find this term commonly used in Cloud Computing, DevOps
OCaml
A general-purpose programming language with an emphasis on expressiveness and safety, known for its powerful type system and for being the implementation language of the Coq proof assistant.
You will find this term commonly used in Programming, Software Development
OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
The technology that enables the recognition and conversion of text within images or scanned documents into machine-readable text.
You will find this term commonly used in AI, Data Processing, General IT
OCSP (Online Certificate Status Protocol)
A protocol for obtaining the revocation status of an X.509 digital certificate without requiring CRL (Certificate Revocation Lists).
You will find this term commonly used in Security, Networking
OData (Open Data Protocol)
An open protocol that allows the creation and consumption of queryable and interoperable RESTful APIs in a simple and standard way.
You will find this term commonly used in Web Development, APIs
ODBC (Open Database Connectivity)
A standard API for accessing database management systems (DBMS). The designers aimed to make it independent of database systems and operating systems.
You will find this term commonly used in Database Management
OEM Software
Software that is sold to computer builders and hardware manufacturers (OEMs) in large quantities, for the purpose of bundling with computer hardware.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Hardware
Off-Canvas Menu
A navigation menu that is hidden off the screen edges and can be brought into view with a user interaction, commonly used in mobile web design to maximize screen space.
You will find this term commonly used in Web Development, UI/UX Design
Off-Canvas Navigation
A design pattern for web applications and sites to provide navigation links off the screen edges that slide in on demand, optimizing the use of screen real estate especially on mobile devices.
You will find this term commonly used in UI/UX Design, Web Development
Off-Grid Computing
Computing activities performed without a direct connection to the central power grid or the main data network, often relying on local power generation or storage solutions.
You will find this term commonly used in Green IT, Distributed Computing
Off-Page SEO
Strategies for search engine optimization that occur outside of the website itself, such as backlinks, social media marketing, and influencer marketing.
You will find this term commonly used in Online Marketing, SEO
Off-Premises Software
Software that is hosted offsite, typically in the cloud, as opposed to on-premises software that is installed and runs on computers in the premises of the person or organization using the software.
You will find this term commonly used in Cloud Computing, Software as a Service (SaaS)
Off-the-Record Messaging (OTR)
A cryptographic protocol that provides encryption for instant messaging conversations. OTR uses a combination of AES symmetric-key algorithm, the Diffie–Hellman key exchange, and the SHA-1 hash function.
You will find this term commonly used in Security, Communications
Off-the-Shelf Software
Software products that are ready-made and available to a wide audience with similar needs, as opposed to custom software developed for a specific user or organization.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Development, Business Management
Office Automation
The use of computer systems to execute a variety of office operations, such as word processing, email, and file management.
You will find this term commonly used in General IT
Office Productivity Suite
A collection of software applications that provides tools for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and sometimes database management, essential for everyday business operations.
You will find this term commonly used in Software Applications, Business Productivity
Offline Access
The ability to access and use software or data without an active internet connection.
You will find this term commonly used in Mobility, Software Development, General IT
Offline Browsing
The ability to download web content when online to view it later without an internet connection, useful in scenarios where internet access is intermittent or expensive.
You will find this term commonly used in Web Development, User Experience
Offline Processing
Processing of transactions or data analysis done at a time separate from when the data was collected, often batch processed during off-peak hours.
You will find this term commonly used in Data Processing, Batch Processing
Offline Storage
Storage devices or media that are not directly connected to a computer or network, used for long-term data retention.
You will find this term commonly used in Data Storage, Backup, General IT
Offscreen Rendering
The process of rendering an image or executing a computation in a buffer that is not directly displayed on the screen, used for complex rendering tasks or for preparing content before it becomes visible.
You will find this term commonly used in Graphics, Software Development
Offshoring
The practice of relocating business processes or services to another country, often to reduce costs or access specialized skills.
You will find this term commonly used in Business Strategy, Outsourcing, General IT
Offsite Backup
The process of storing backup copies of data in a location separate from the primary data center or premises.
You will find this term commonly used in Data Storage, Disaster Recovery, General IT
Offsite Disaster Recovery
The strategy of storing critical data and systems in a geographical location separate from the main site to ensure business continuity in case of a disaster.
You will find this term commonly used in Security, Business Continuity
Ohm's Law
In the context of IT, often applied to the power management and design of electronic circuits, stating that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points.
You will find this term commonly used in Hardware, Electronics
Ohm's Law in Computing
While traditionally a principle in physics and electrical engineering describing the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance, in computing, it's applied in designing and managing electronic devices and power systems.
You will find this term commonly used in Hardware Design, Electronics
OLAP (Online Analytical Processing)
A category of software tools that provides analysis of data stored in a database. OLAP tools enable users to analyze different dimensions of multidimensional data.
You will find this term commonly used in Data Analysis, Business Intelligence
OLAP Cube
A multidimensional database that is optimized for data warehouse and online analytical processing (OLAP) applications, allowing for complex analytical and ad-hoc queries with a rapid execution time.
You will find this term commonly used in Data Analysis, Business Intelligence
Old-Gen (Old Generation)
In garbage collected programming environments, the part of the heap dedicated to objects that have survived several rounds of garbage collection, indicating they have a longer lifetime.
You will find this term commonly used in Programming, Memory Management
OLE for Process Control (OPC)
A series of standards and specifications for industrial telecommunication that facilitates the exchange of data between multi-vendor devices and control applications.
You will find this term commonly used in Industrial IT, Automation
OLTP (Online Transaction Processing)
A class of systems that facilitate and manage transaction-oriented applications, typically for data entry and retrieval transaction processing.
You will find this term commonly used in Database Management, E-commerce
OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) Systems
Systems designed for managing transaction-oriented applications. They are characterized by a large number of short online transactions (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE).
You will find this term commonly used in Database Systems, E-commerce
Omni-Channel
Refers to a multi-channel approach to customer service where all the channels are tightly integrated, keeping customer experience at the center of the integration.
You will find this term commonly used in Online Marketing, Customer Service
Omni-Channel Marketing
A marketing approach that seeks to provide customers with a seamless shopping experience, whether they are shopping online from a desktop or mobile device, by telephone, or in a brick-and-mortar store.
You will find this term commonly used in Marketing, Digital Strategy
