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BI

BI is used to refer to the technologies, tools, practices, and applications that are used in businesses and corporations to collect, integrate, analyze, and present their raw data in a manner that creates actionable and insightful information.

Blockchain

Blockchain is a shared, immutable ledger that facilitates the process of recording transactions and tracking assets in a business network. (ibm.com)

Binary Code

The binary code a coding system using the binary digits 0 and 1 to represent a letter, digit, or other character in a computer or other electronic device. (Oxford Languages)

Backend

Backend is the portion of a software or website that users don’t get to see. Its opposite, the front end, refers to a software’s user interface.  

Beta Software

Beta software is a phase of testing a computer’s software undergoes. The beta phase succeeds the alpha phase and isn’t the final version of the software. In some instances, the beta program is made accessible to the public, while in others, it is only available to a select few.   

Black Box Testing

Black box testing is a software testing method where the program’s code and design aren’t known to the tester. It is an ideal method for developers to obtain feedback and allows them to identify bugs that may have been unnoticed by the professional team. 

Bug

In the coding world, a bug is an error in a software program that may cause the application to quit suddenly or behave wrongly. There are different bugs, some resulting in non-serious errors such as nonfunctioning buttons. However, a serious one could cause the program to crash.