# Terminology and Definition

**Application Programming Interface (API)**

A set of clear rules that allow external software or computers to access data or procedures.

**Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)**

Member-owned organizations are described as transparent and programming code with no centralized leadership.

**Online Transaction Process (OLTP)**

A type of data processing that executes multiple simultaneous transactions, such as online banking, shopping, and order entry.

**Blockchain as a Service (BaaS)**

A service that enables network connectors to build, host, and use their own blockchain apps, smart contracts, and the capabilities of a company-developed blockchain infrastructure using cloud computing solutions.

**Production Data Store (ODS)**

A type of database that collects data from multiple sources for processing data and then transfers the data to the operating system and data warehouse.

**High Availability**

Information systems such as servers, networks, and programs continue to operate normally in computer systems for a considerable period of time.

**System Files (SYS)**

System files used in Windows OS and MS-DOS applications, consisting of drivers on the device, etc.

**Enterprise Resource Management (ERP)**

Systems that automate and manage business processes across operations, including finance, manufacturing, supply chain, and personnel.

**Online Analysis Processing (OLAP)**

Software for fast, multidimensional analysis of large amounts of data in data warehouses, data marts, or other centralized and integrated data stores.

**Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW)**

A database or collection of databases that centralizes business information for multiple applications and enables analysis and use throughout the organization.

**Graphical User Interface (GUI)**

An interface that uses graphics such as icons to facilitate users to exchange information and interact with their computers.

**Gaming Interface Engine (GIE)**

Various interfaces used in the game - software that creates and manages elements such as menus, buttons, and icons.


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