Product & Tech
API (Application Programming Interface)
Definition
How software systems talk to each other. APIs let you integrate with other services or let others build on top of your platform.
Related terms in Product & Tech
All 100 terms →Sprint
A fixed time period (usually 1-2 weeks) where a team focuses on specific goals. Sprints create rhythm and accountability in product development.
Iteration
Building in cycles of creating, testing, learning, and improving. Each iteration gets you closer to something customers love.
Technical Debt
The future cost of quick-and-dirty code choices. Some debt is acceptable for speed, but too much slows you down and creates bugs.
Tech Stack
The combination of technologies used to build your product: programming languages, frameworks, databases, and infrastructure.