Software Quality Definitions
This glossary explains the meaning of key words and phrases that information technology (IT) and business professionals use when discussing software quality and related products. You can find additional definitions by visiting WhatIs.com or using the search box below.
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LDAP injection
LDAP injection is a type of security exploit that is used to compromise the authentication process used by some websites. Websites that construct Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) statements from data provided by users are vulnerable to this type of attack.
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lean software development
Lean software development is a concept that emphasizes optimizing efficiency and minimizing waste in the development of software.
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living documentation
Living documentation is a dynamic method of system documentation that provides information that is current, accurate and easy to understand.
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load testing
Load testing is the process of subjecting a computer, peripheral, server, network or application to a work level approaching the limits of its specifications.
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low-code and no-code development platforms
A low-code/no-code development platform is a visual integrated development environment that allows citizen developers to drag and drop application components, connect them together and create a mobile or web app.
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MEAN (MongoDB, Ember, Angular, Node)
MEAN is an acronym that stands for MongoDB, Express, Angular, and Node. The MEAN stack is a frontend and backend approach that allows development teams to accomplish projects using JavaScript across all tools.
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mock object
In object-oriented programming, a mock object is a simulated object that mimics the behavior of the smallest testable parts of an application in controlled ways.
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model-based testing
Model-based testing (MBT) requires a test team to create a second, lightweight implementation of a software build- typically only the business logic - called the model.
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model-driven development (MDD)
Model-driven development (MDD) is a format to write and implement software quickly, effectively and at minimum cost.
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native app
A native application is a software program that is developed for use on a particular platform or device.
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NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
NIST is the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a unit of the U.S. Commerce Department.
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NUnit
NUnit is an evolving, open source framework designed for writing and running tests in Microsoft .NET programming languages... (Continued)
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obfuscation (obfu)
Obfuscation, in general, describes a practice that is used to intentionally make something more difficult to understand. In a programming context, it means to make code harder to understand or read.
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offshore software testing
Offshore software testing is a software development model where an organization outsources the software testing process to a service partner team located in a different country with a different time zone.
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OS commanding
OS commanding is a method of attacking a Web server by remotely gaining access to the operating system (OS) and then executing system commands through a browser... (Continued)