A type of support policy from software developers, offering extended support for an older version of their software, typically focusing on security updates and critical fixes rather than new features.
"Long-term support versions are ideal for enterprise environments where stability and security are prioritized over having the latest features."
A computer or system that provides resources, data, services, or programs to other computers, known as clients, over a network.
"In web development, a web server serves web pages to users' browsers upon request."
A playful term for dynamic reprogramming, allowing for the modification or extension of a programming language or environment at runtime.
"Duck punching in JavaScript can be used to add or modify methods of built-in objects or classes."
A technique used in computer security to gain remote access to a system by establishing a connection from the target system back to the attacker's system.
"The hacker exploited the vulnerability to create a reverse shell and gain control of the server."
Any data that could potentially identify a specific individual.
"Handling PII responsibly is crucial for businesses to comply with privacy laws and protect individuals' privacy rights."