In programming, refers to actions that happen automatically without being explicitly programmed, often hidden from the user or developer.
"Magic methods in Python are special methods that provide 'magic' behavior to certain operations, like arithmetic operations or item assignment."
A special kind of variable, used in a subroutine to refer to one of the pieces of data provided as input to the subroutine.
"Parameters allow functions to accept inputs and perform operations based on those inputs."
The practice of designing software in a way that facilitates easy maintenance and updates over time.
"Designing for maintainability involves writing clear, well-documented code and adhering to solid design principles."
The ability of different parts or units of a program, algorithm, or problem to be executed out-of-order or in partial order, without affecting the final outcome.
"Concurrency in programming allows for the execution of multiple processes simultaneously, improving performance on multi-core processors."
This is the data sent by an Internet server to a browser. Each time the browser accesses the same server, it sends the data back as a means of tracking how (and how often) it accesses the server.
"Websites use cookies to remember user preferences and login status across sessions."