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Sample file for the TLA Extension version 2
{
"API": [
{
"description": "Application Programming Interface - A set of rules allowing software components to communicate.",
"link": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/API",
"linkLabel": "API on Wikipedia"
}
],
"CPU": [
{
"description": "Central Processing Unit - The primary processor in a computer.",
"link": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/processors.html",
"linkLabel": "Learn About CPUs"
}
],
"GPU": [
{
"description": "Graphics Processing Unit - A specialized processor for rendering images.",
"link": "https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/technologies/gpu/",
"linkLabel": "GPU Technology"
}
],
"RAM": [
{
"description": "Random Access Memory - Temporary storage for active data in a computer.",
"link": "https://www.crucial.com/articles/about-memory/what-is-ram",
"linkLabel": "What is RAM?"
}
],
"URL": [
{
"description": "Uniform Resource Locator - An address for a resource on the internet.",
"link": "https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/Common_questions/What_is_a_URL",
"linkLabel": "Understanding URLs"
}
],
"DNS": [
{
"description": "Domain Name System - Translates domain names to IP addresses.",
"link": "https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/dns/what-is-dns/",
"linkLabel": "DNS Explained"
}
],
"HTTP": [
{
"description": "HyperText Transfer Protocol - The foundation of data communication on the web.",
"link": "https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP",
"linkLabel": "HTTP Overview"
}
],
"TCP": [
{
"description": "Transmission Control Protocol - Ensures reliable data transmission over networks.",
"link": "https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/ip/transmission-control-protocol-tcp/20027-tcp-intro.html",
"linkLabel": "TCP Basics"
}
],
"IP": [
{
"description": "Internet Protocol - Rules for routing and addressing packets of data.",
"link": "https://www.techtarget.com/searchnetworking/definition/Internet-Protocol",
"linkLabel": "IP Definition"
}
],
"USB": [
{
"description": "Universal Serial Bus - A standard for connecting peripherals to computers.",
"link": "https://www.usb.org/about",
"linkLabel": "USB Standards"
}
],
"SSD": [
{
"description": "Solid State Drive - A storage device using flash memory.",
"link": "https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/product/consumer/",
"linkLabel": "SSD Products"
}
],
"HDD": [
{
"description": "Hard Disk Drive - A traditional storage device using spinning disks.",
"link": "https://www.seagate.com/tech-insights/what-is-a-hard-disk-drive-master-ti/",
"linkLabel": "HDD Technology"
}
],
"LAN": [
{
"description": "Local Area Network - A network connecting devices in a limited area.",
"link": "https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/enterprise-networks/what-is-a-lan.html",
"linkLabel": "LAN Overview"
}
],
"WAN": [
{
"description": "Wide Area Network - A network spanning large geographical areas.",
"link": "https://www.juniper.net/us/en/research-topics/what-is-wan.html",
"linkLabel": "WAN Explained"
}
],
"VPN": [
{
"description": "Virtual Private Network - A secure connection over the internet.",
"link": "https://wwwNordvpn.com/what-is-a-vpn/",
"linkLabel": "VPN Guide"
}
],
"HTML": [
{
"description": "HyperText Markup Language - The standard language for web pages.",
"link": "https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTML",
"linkLabel": "HTML Docs"
}
],
"CSS": [
{
"description": "Cascading Style Sheets - A language for styling web content.",
"link": "https://www.w3.org/Style/CSS/Overview.en.html",
"linkLabel": "CSS Overview"
}
],
"JS": [
{
"description": "JavaScript - A programming language for interactive web features.",
"link": "https://javascript.info/",
"linkLabel": "JavaScript Tutorial"
}
],
"SQL": [
{
"description": "Structured Query Language - A language for managing databases.",
"link": "https://www.w3schools.com/sql/",
"linkLabel": "SQL Tutorial"
}
],
"XML": [
{
"description": "eXtensible Markup Language - A flexible data format.",
"link": "https://www.w3.org/XML/",
"linkLabel": "XML Standards"
}
],
"JSON": [
{
"description": "JavaScript Object Notation - A lightweight data interchange format.",
"link": "https://www.json.org/json-en.html",
"linkLabel": "JSON Specification"
}
],
"IDE": [
{
"description": "Integrated Development Environment - Software for coding and debugging.",
"link": "https://code.visualstudio.com/docs",
"linkLabel": "VS Code Docs"
}
],
"GUI": [
{
"description": "Graphical User Interface - A visual way to interact with software.",
"link": "https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/definition/graphical-user-interface-GUI",
"linkLabel": "GUI Definition"
}
],
"CLI": [
{
"description": "Command Line Interface - A text-based way to interact with software.",
"link": "https://www.redhat.com/sysadmin/what-is-cli",
"linkLabel": "CLI Basics"
}
],
"OS": [
{
"description": "Operating System - Software managing computer hardware and resources.",
"link": "https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows",
"linkLabel": "Windows OS"
}
],
"BIOS": [
{
"description": "Basic Input/Output System - Firmware for hardware initialization.",
"link": "https://www.lifewire.com/bios-basic-input-output-system-2625820",
"linkLabel": "BIOS Explained"
}
],
"FTP": [
{
"description": "File Transfer Protocol - A method for transferring files over networks.",
"link": "https://www.w3schools.com/whatis/whatis_ftp.asp",
"linkLabel": "FTP Tutorial"
}
],
"SSH": [
{
"description": "Secure Shell - A protocol for secure remote access.",
"link": "https://www.openssh.com/",
"linkLabel": "OpenSSH Site"
}
],
"SSL": [
{
"description": "Secure Sockets Layer - A protocol for secure data transmission.",
"link": "https://www.digicert.com/what-is-ssl-tls-and-https",
"linkLabel": "SSL/TLS Guide"
}
],
"TLS": [
{
"description": "Transport Layer Security - An updated version of SSL for secure communication.",
"link": "https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/ssl/transport-layer-security-tls/",
"linkLabel": "TLS Explained"
}
],
"NAT": [
{
"description": "Network Address Translation - Maps private IP addresses to public ones.",
"link": "https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/ip/network-address-translation-nat/26704-nat-faq-00.html",
"linkLabel": "NAT FAQ"
}
],
"DHCP": [
{
"description": "Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - Assigns IP addresses automatically.",
"link": "https://www.infoblox.com/glossary/dhcp/",
"linkLabel": "DHCP Glossary"
}
],
"MAC": [
{
"description": "Media Access Control - A unique identifier for network interfaces.",
"link": "https://www.techtarget.com/searchnetworking/definition/MAC-address",
"linkLabel": "MAC Address Info"
}
],
"ISP": [
{
"description": "Internet Service Provider - A company providing internet access.",
"link": "https://www.fcc.gov/general/internet-service-providers",
"linkLabel": "ISP Overview"
}
],
"VoIP": [
{
"description": "Voice over Internet Protocol - Technology for voice communication over the internet.",
"link": "https://www.fcc.gov/general/voice-over-internet-protocol-voip",
"linkLabel": "VoIP Guide"
}
],
"AI": [
{
"description": "Artificial Intelligence - Simulation of human intelligence in machines.",
"link": "https://www.ibm.com/topics/artificial-intelligence",
"linkLabel": "AI Insights"
}
],
"ML": [
{
"description": "Machine Learning - A subset of AI for learning from data.",
"link": "https://www.tensorflow.org/learn",
"linkLabel": "ML with TensorFlow"
}
],
"IoT": [
{
"description": "Internet of Things - Network of connected smart devices.",
"link": "https://www.oracle.com/internet-of-things/what-is-iot/",
"linkLabel": "IoT Explained"
}
],
"NFC": [
{
"description": "Near Field Communication - Short-range wireless technology.",
"link": "https://www.nfc-forum.org/what-is-nfc/",
"linkLabel": "NFC Overview"
}
],
"RFID": [
{
"description": "Radio Frequency Identification - Technology for tracking using radio waves.",
"link": "https://www.rfidjournal.com/what-is-rfid",
"linkLabel": "RFID Basics"
}
],
"OCR": [
{
"description": "Optical Character Recognition - Converts images of text into machine-readable data.",
"link": "https://www.abbyy.com/en-us/ocr-sdk/what-is-ocr/",
"linkLabel": "OCR Technology"
}
],
"PDF": [
{
"description": "Portable Document Format - A file format for consistent document display.",
"link": "https://acrobat.adobe.com/us/en/acrobat/about-adobe-pdf.html",
"linkLabel": "PDF Info"
}
],
"GIF": [
{
"description": "Graphics Interchange Format - A format for animated images.",
"link": "https://www.w3.org/Graphics/GIF/spec-gif89a.txt",
"linkLabel": "GIF Specification"
}
],
"JPG": [
{
"description": "Joint Photographic Experts Group - A common image compression format.",
"link": "https://jpeg.org/jpeg/",
"linkLabel": "JPEG Standards"
}
],
"PNG": [
{
"description": "Portable Network Graphics - A raster graphics format with transparency support.",
"link": "https://www.w3.org/TR/PNG/",
"linkLabel": "PNG Specification"
}
],
"ZIP": [
{
"description": "A file format for data compression and archiving.",
"link": "https://www.winzip.com/win/en/zip-file.html",
"linkLabel": "ZIP Files Explained"
}
],
"RAR": [
{
"description": "Roshal Archive - A compressed file format.",
"link": "https://www.rarlab.com/",
"linkLabel": "RAR Official Site"
}
],
"ERP": [
{
"description": "Enterprise Resource Planning - Software for managing business processes.",
"link": "https://www.oracle.com/erp/what-is-erp/",
"linkLabel": "ERP Overview"
}
],
"CRM": [
{
"description": "Customer Relationship Management - Tools for managing customer interactions.",
"link": "https://www.salesforce.com/crm/what-is-crm/",
"linkLabel": "CRM Basics"
}
],
"TLA": [
{
"description": "Three Letter Acronym - A shorthand using three letters.",
"link": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-letter_acronym",
"linkLabel": "TLA on Wikipedia"
}
]
}
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