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
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[1][2]
library code: software components re-usable between multiple applications
kernel service: Routines that provide the runtime kernel environment to programs executing in kernel mode. Kernel extensions call kernel services, which resemble library codes. In contrast, application programs call library routines. [3]

References

Nemeth, Evi; Snyder, Garth; Hein, Trent R. (2006-10-30). Linux Administration Handbook. Addison-Wesley Professional. ISBN 978-0-13-700275-7.
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.
"kernel service".

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[1] Nemeth, Evi; Snyder, Garth; Hein, Trent R. (2006-10-30). Linux Administration Handbook. Addison-Wesley Professional. ISBN 978-0-13-700275-7.

[2] 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.

[3] "kernel service".