Glossary

A

Advanced Search Operators

Special keywords or symbols (e.g., AND, OR, NOT) used in search queries to refine or combine search criteria for better results.

B

Bounty

A reward that users can attach to their posts to attract more attention. Typically involves offering points, tokens, or incentives within the platform.

H

HTTPS

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, an encrypted communication protocol used to ensure secure data transmission over the internet.

L

Labels

Predefined categories or tags used to organize and classify forum posts, making it easier to filter and search content.

Labels in Question Search

Specific categories defined by administrators to help users filter and search forum questions effectively.

Localization

The ability of the system to adapt its content and interface to different languages and regional formats.

N

Nested Discussions

A comment structure where replies to a comment are indented under the original comment, forming a hierarchy for better conversation tracking.

P

Post Status

The state of a forum post, typically indicating whether it has been answered or remains unanswered.

Predefined Relationships

Connections between programming languages (e.g., predecessor, successor) established in external datasets like Wikidata to show related entities.

Programming Language Catalog

A collection of programming languages, their details, and attributes retrieved dynamically from external sources like Wikidata.

R

Response Time

The time it takes for the system to process a user’s request and return the desired results, aimed to be under 3 seconds.

S

Secure, Isolated Environment

A restricted computing environment where code snippets are executed safely without risking the security of the main system.

Syntactic Similarity

A measure of how similar the syntax (rules and structure) of two programming languages is, aiding in filtering or comparing languages.

T

Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK)

A legal framework ensuring the privacy and protection of personal data in Turkey. All data handling in the system must comply with its guidelines.

W

Wikidata

A collaboratively edited knowledge base used as the source for programming language data.