Terminology Dictionary

A dictionary of common technical terms and definitions.

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Terminology Dictionary

RAM and ROM: The Difference Between Two Memories, One of Which Changed Meaning Over Time

This article explains the practical difference between RAM, which the processor needs while running applications, and ROM, historically associated with permanent instructions. However, most of what is called ROM in modern devices is actually reprogrammable flash memory, while the term continues as a common label.

2026-10-10

Terminology Dictionary

A Practical Guide to Understanding AI Language: From Language Models to “Opaque Recurrence”

This article brings together and explains a wide range of terms that have become essential for understanding AI models, their architecture, and how they are trained and operated. It also highlights newer concepts such as agents, the MCP protocol, and opaque reasoning, while clarifying the limitations and risks associated with them.

2026-09-07

Terminology Dictionary

A Practical Guide to Understanding the Language of AI Software Development

GitHub Blog explains a group of terms commonly used among developers, from loop engineering and harnesses to agent teams and open-weight models. The article concludes that understanding practices and verification mechanisms is more important than chasing popular terminology.

2026-09-02