Terms and Definitions

Term	Definition
Archiving	The process of storing project documentation and outputs for future reference.
Audit Trail	A record of system activity that provides traceability for actions taken, often used for security and compliance purposes.
Authentication Mechanisms	Methods used to verify the identity of users or systems before granting access to resources.
Communication Plan	A document that defines how information will be shared among stakeholders during the project.
Containerization	A method of packaging software and its dependencies into isolated units called containers, enabling consistent deployment across environments.
Daily Scrum	A short daily meeting where team members share progress, plans, and blockers.
Discord	A communication platform used for text, voice, and video collaboration.
Docker	A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers.
Docker Compose	A tool for defining and running multi-container Docker applications using a YAML configuration file.
End Product	The final deliverable or outcome produced by the project.
External Stakeholder	A stakeholder who is not part of the internal project team but may be affected by or interested in the project.
Final Report	A comprehensive summary of the project’s outcomes, lessons learned, and performance.
GANTT	A type of bar chart that illustrates a project schedule, showing tasks, durations, and dependencies.
GitLab	A web-based DevOps platform used for version control, issue tracking, and CI/CD.
IPR (Intellectual Property Rights)	Legal rights that protect creations of the mind, such as software, documentation, and branding.
Issue Board	A visual tool (e.g., in GitLab) used to track tasks, bugs, and progress during a project.
Large Language Model (LLM)	Artificial intelligence system trained on vast amounts of text data to understand and generate human-like language.
Management Team Meeting	A meeting of project leadership to review progress and make decisions.
MariaDB	An open-source relational database management system, often used as a drop-in replacement for MySQL.
Master Test Plan	A document that outlines the strategy, resources, schedule, and scope of testing activities.
Mentor	An experienced advisor who supports and guides the project team.
Milestone	A significant point or event in a project timeline used to measure progress.
MindMap	A visual diagram used to organize information hierarchically, often used for planning and brainstorming.
Monitoring and Evaluation	The process of assessing the effectiveness of project activities, including communication.
Mural	A digital whiteboard tool used for visual collaboration, planning, and brainstorming.
Open-source License	A type of software license that allows source code to be freely used, modified, and shared under defined conditions.
PlantUML	A tool that allows users to create UML diagrams from plain text descriptions.
PrestaShop	An open-source e-commerce platform used to build and manage online stores.
Product Owner	A role responsible for defining the features and priorities of the product from the user's perspective.
Project Contract	A formal agreement outlining the scope, responsibilities, and terms of the project.
Project Manager	A person responsible for planning, executing, and closing the project, ensuring goals are met.
Quality Assurance	A set of activities designed to ensure that the product meets specified quality standards.
Reality Check	A project review point used to assess actual progress against plans and make necessary adjustments.
Retention Period	The length of time project records must be kept before they can be deleted or destroyed.
Retrospective Meeting	A regular meeting held at the end of a sprint to reflect on what went well, what didn’t, and how to improve.
Risk Mitigation	Strategies and actions taken to reduce the likelihood or impact of potential risks.
Robot Framework	An open-source automation framework used for acceptance testing and robotic process automation.
Sauna-event	A Finnish cultural tradition often used as a social or celebratory gathering, sometimes marking the end of a project.
Scope Creep	The uncontrolled expansion of project scope without adjustments to time, cost, or resources.
Separation of Duties	A security principle that divides responsibilities among different individuals to reduce the risk of fraud or error.
Sprint	A fixed-length iteration in agile development during which a specific set of tasks is completed.
Stakeholder	Any individual or group with an interest in the outcome of the project.
Status Update Page	A designated page or platform where the team regularly shares progress updates.
Termination	The formal conclusion of a project, including final deliverables and administrative closure.
Termination Phase	The final phase of a project, involving closure activities such as reporting and archiving.

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