Glossary of computer software terms

This glossary of computer software terms lists the general terms related to computer software, and related fields, as commonly used in Wikipedia articles.

Glossary
Application code
executable program code running a user application, distinct from library code or underlying operating system code. See Application software
Kernel service
Routines that provide the runtime environment to programs executing in kernel mode. Kernel extensions call kernel services. In contrast, application programs call library routines. [1]
Lame delegation
in domain name systems, a type of error that results when a name server is designated as the authoritative server for a domain name for which it does not have authoritative data[2][3]
Library
software components re-usable between multiple applications. See Library (computing)

See also

References
  1. "kernel service". IBM.
  2. Nemeth, Evi; Snyder, Garth; Hein, Trent R. (2006-10-30). Linux Administration Handbook. Addison-Wesley Professional. ISBN 978-0-13-700275-7.
  3. Bissyande, Tegawendé F.; Sie, Oumarou (2017-10-09). e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries: 8th International Conference, AFRICOMM 2016, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, December 6-7, 2016, Proceedings. Springer. ISBN 978-3-319-66742-3.
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