Glossary

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+========
+Glossary
+========
+
+..  todo: Note for contributing
+..  todo: Links for further information
+..  todo: Add missing descriptions
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+..  glossary::
+
+    Apache
+        `Apache httpd <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apache_HTTP_Server>`__
+        is a web server. Others are Nginx, Microsoft IIS and Caddy Server (`see system requirements <https://get.typo3.org/version/13#system-requirements>`__).
+
+    Admin Tools
+        Admin tools are a group of backend modules.
+        These include maintaining the installation, adjusting settings, executing upgrade wizards,
+        checking environment information and setting up extensions.
+
+    Admin User
+
+    Assets
+        :ref:`Assets <t3start:webroot>` are media resources such as images, videos and documents that are uploaded and managed in TYPO3 system.
+        Also, extensions can include assets which used in the frontend, like icons or JavaScript libraries.
+
+    Application context
+        In TYPO3, the :ref:`Application Context <t3coreapi:application-context>` is the environment
+        (e.g., Development, Production) the site is running in, which sets things like debugging or
+        performance optimization accordingly. This helps tailor TYPO3 behavior for each stage of deployment.
+
+    Backend
+        The :ref:`backend <t3start:backend>` is the administrative interface for editors and administrators.
+
+    Block syntax
+        In TypoScript you can use block syntax to enhance the readability of your code.
+
+    Bootstrap
+        `Bootstrap <https://getbootstrap.com/>`__ is a popular, beginner-friendly framework for building responsive, mobile-first
+        websites using pre-designed HTML, CSS, and JavaScript components.
+
+    Class
+        In PHP we can define classes located in the directory
+        EXT:my_extension/Classes. If the namespace is correct they will be loaded
+        automatically.
+
+    Cache
+        :ref:`Caches <t3start:cache>` are used to improve website performance by storing frequently
+        accessed data. TYPO3 has multiple caches for various performance-relevant areas in both the frontend and backend.
+
+    cObject
+        A :ref:`cObject (content object) <t3tsref:cobject>` is a core concept used to render content types on a website,
+        allowing developers to define and control how content elements like text, images, and menus are displayed.
+
+    Character Set
+        A `character set <https://www.w3.org/International/getting-started/characters.en.html>`__
+        is a collection of letters and symbols used in a writing system.
+
+    Composer
+        `Composer <https://getcomposer.org/>`__ is a tool used in TYPO3 to install, update, and manage extensions and libraries,
+        making it simple to handle dependencies and keep the system up to date.
+
+    Compression
+        In TypoScript you can compress css and js files.
+
+    CMS
+        A CMS, or Content Management System, is software like TYPO3 that allows users to create, edit,
+        and manage website content without needing to code, making it easier to maintain and update websites.
+
+    Content Security Policy
+        A Content Security Policy (CSP)
+        makes the frontend and backend more secure from attacks by restricting the rules
+        governing what a user of a website or TYPO3 backend can do. CSP is a W3C standard
+        valid for everyone. TYPO3 provides a backend module that manages
+        this security feature. CSP helps to protect your website from
+        attacks by controlling which resources (like scripts, styles, or images) are
+        loaded, reducing the risk of malicious content being injected. To
+        configure CSP go to :ref:`Content Security Policy <t3coreapi:content-security-policy>`.
+
+    CType
+        CType refers to Content Type and is a database column field in a very
+        important database table called 'tt_content' which stores all the content elements.
+        The column defines the name of the content element, and influences how it is
+        displayed in the backend and frontend.
+
+    Database
+        A database stores and manages all a website's content, settings, and configurations,
+        allowing the system to retrieve and display data dynamically on the site.
+
+    Documentation
+        Documentation consists of detailed guides and instructions to help users and developers understand,
+        set up, and customize TYPO3, making it easier to work with the system effectively.
+
+    Docker
+        `Docker <https://www.docker.com/>`__ is a tool that runs TYPO3 in a consistent and isolated environment by packaging it with all its
+        dependencies, making setup, deployment, and development easier and more reliable.
+
+    DDEV
+        `DDEV <https://ddev.com/>`__ is a local development tool that simplifies setting up a TYPO3 environment on your computer, making it
+        easy to start developing, testing, and managing TYPO3 projects without complex configuration.
+
+    Deployment
+        :ref:`Deployment <t3start:deployment>` refers to the process of transferring your website’s code, content, and settings from a
+        development environment to a live server, making it accessible to users online.
+
+    Debug mode
+        Debug Mode is a feature that helps developers find and fix errors by showing detailed information
+        about a website’s processes and any issues with the code.
+
+    Developer
+        A developer is someone who builds, customizes, and maintains a website, creating new features,
+        fixing issues, and ensuring everything works smoothly for users and administrators.
+
+    Dependencies
+        In Composer there are usually dependencies that have to be installed too.
+
+    Editor
+        An editor is a user who creates and manages content on a website, such as adding text, images, and links,
+        without needing technical or coding knowledge.
+
+    Extension
+        An :ref:`extension <t3start:concepts-extensions>` is an add-on that provides additional features or functionality to a website,
+        allowing you to customize and expand what TYPO3 can do.
+
+    Extension Configuration
+
+    Error page
+        An error page is a custom page that is displayed to users when something goes wrong,
+        such as when a page is not found (404) or there is a server issue (500).
+
+    Fluid
+        Fluid is a PHP template engine and is the de facto standard for any
+        HTML-based output in the TYPO3 CMS. See :ref:`Fluid Reference<t3coreapi:fluid>`
+        for further details.
+
+    Fileadmin
+        Fileadmin is a folder structure where you can organize and manage all the files, such as images,
+        documents, and media, that are used on your website.
+
+    Filelist
+        The filelist is a backend module where you can upload files and
+        manage your uploaded files.
+
+    FAL
+        :ref:`File abstraction layer (FAL) <t3coreapi:fal_introduction>` is a
+        system that manages and organizes media files, allowing you to easily store,
+        access, and use files across the entire website in a standardized way.
+
+    Frontend
+        The :ref:`frontend <t3start:frontend>` is the publicly accessible part of a website.
+
+    Frontend login
+        You can implement a frontend login on your website. To
+        implement this use the system extension felogin provided by TYPO3.
+
+    Fluid styled content extension
+        The fluid styled content extension is a
+        system extension provided by TYPO3 that gives you default content elements,
+        palettes and backend fields. That is the reason why you can use bodytext,
+        image and assets without having to do a database compare.
+
+    Global TYPO3 variables
+        In TYPO3 there is a global TYPO3 configuration array
+        ($GLOBALS) where you can declare :ref:`global settings/variables <t3coreapi:typo3ConfVars>`
+        for your TYPO3 instance. There are many different options. For example: BE -
+        backend configuration, DB - database connections and many more.
+
+    Integrator
+        An integrator is a person who connects and configures external
+        systems, services, or data sources with the TYPO3 platform, ensuring smooth
+        integration and functionality across different tools and applications.
+
+    Installtool password
+        The Install Tool password is a secure password used to
+        access the Install Tool, a tool that allows administrators to configure and
+        manage the TYPO3 system, including database connections and system settings.
+
+    Local development
+        It is common practice to develop locally on your local
+        machine first. Later when you are sure about your website you can think about
+        deployment and setting up a production environment which has better performance and
+        Content Security Policy settings.
+
+    Local extension
+
+    LTS
+        LTS (Long-Term Support) in TYPO3 refers to a version of the software
+        that receives extended updates and security fixes for several years, ensuring
+        stability and reliability for businesses and long-term projects.
+
+    Language file
+        A language file is a file that contains translated text for
+        a website, allowing content to be displayed in different languages based
+        on a user’s preferences or settings.
+
+    Layouts
+        Layouts are templates that define the structure and design of
+        content elements on a website, allowing you to customize how content is
+        presented on different pages.
+
+    Log Folder
+        The log folder is a directory where system logs are stored,
+        helping administrators track errors, events, and activities to diagnose and
+        troubleshoot issues with a website.
+
+    Legacy installation
+
+    Production server
+        A production server is the live server where a fully
+        developed website is hosted, making it accessible to users on the internet, and
+        it typically has optimized settings for performance and security.
+
+    Partial
+        A partial is a small or large HTML code snippet that can be used
+        often and in multiple places. Here we
+        :ref:`split up the template into partials <t3sitepackage:partials>`.
+
+    Public
+
+    Permissions
+        Permissions control what users can see and do within a system,
+        such as editing content, managing files, or configuring settings, based on their
+        assigned roles and access levels.
+
+    PHP
+        PHP is a programming language used in TYPO3 to create dynamic web pages
+        and handle server-side logic, enabling features like content management, user
+        interactions, and database access.
+
+    Page tree
+        The Page Tree is a hierarchical structure that represents pages and
+        their subpages on a website, allowing you to easily organize and manage content and
+        navigation.
+
+    Resources
+        In TYPO3, resources refer to files such as images, documents, and
+        other media that are used on a website, which are stored and managed through the
+        File Abstraction Layer (FAL) for easy access and organization.
+
+    Root page
+        The :ref:`Root Page <t3start:create-root-page>` is the top-level page in the Page Tree, serving as
+        the starting point for a website's structure and is the foundation for the site's
+        overall configuration and settings.
+
+    Reference index
+        The Reference Index is a system that keeps track of all
+        content elements, files, and records that are linked or referenced throughout the
+        website, helping maintain data integrity and consistency.
+
+    Symlink
+        A symlink (symbolic link) is a shortcut or reference to a file or
+        directory located elsewhere on the server, allowing you to link content or
+        resources without duplicating them.
+
+    Snapshot
+        A snapshot is a backup or saved version of a website's content,
+        settings, and configuration at a specific point in time, which can be restored if needed.
+
+    Static file
+        In the context of templating we say a html file is "static"
+        when it does not use Fluid but only plain HTML.
+
+    Site Package
+        A :ref:`site package <t3coreapi:site-package>` is a custom
+        extension that includes all the necessary templates, configurations and settings
+        to create and manage a specific website, allowing for easy setup and deployment.
+
+    Site Set
+        Site sets refer to configurations that define specific settings for
+        different websites or domains within a multi-site setup, allowing you to manage
+        multiple websites from a single TYPO3 installation.
+
+    Site Configuration
+        Site configuration is the setup that defines the settings
+        for a specific website or domain, such as its language, routing, and templates,
+        enabling TYPO3 to serve the correct content for that site.
+
+    System extension
+        A system extension is a built-in extension that provides
+        essential functionality and features for the core system, such as user management,
+        backend tools, and caching, which are necessary for the website to operate.
+
+    SEO
+        SEO (Search Engine Optimization) refers to the process of optimizing a
+        website's content, structure and technical settings to improve its visibility
+        and ranking in search engine results, helping to attract more visitors.
+
+    System maintainer
+        A System Maintainer is a person responsible for managing
+        and maintaining the overall health and performance of a TYPO3 installation,
+        ensuring that the system is up to date, secure, and running smoothly.
+
+    Third-party extension
+        A third-party extension is an add-on developed by
+        external developers or companies. They extend the functionality of TYPO3,
+        providing additional features or integrations not included in the core system.
+
+    TCA
+
+    Template
+        A HTML (Fluid) template is used to output HTML code.
+        See also :ref:`Fluid Templates <t3sitepackage:fluid-templates>`. Usually we use
+        :ref:`Fluid<t3coreapi:fluid>` and the :ref:`ViewHelpers<t3viewhelper:start>`.
+        Get an :ref:`introduction to Fluid templates <t3start:fluid-templates>`.
+
+    Templating
+        The templating engine that TYPO3 uses is Fluid.
+
+    TER
+        TER (TYPO3 Extension Repository) is an online platform where developers can share and download extensions,
+        allowing users to easily extend the functionality of their TYPO3 installation.
+
+    TypoScript
+        :ref:`TypoScript<t3tsref:start>` is the basic configuration
+        language used to configure the frontend output of a page in TYPO3.
+
+    Top-level objects
+        Top-level objects are core components or elements, such
+        as pages or content objects, that serve as starting points for building and
+        organizing the structure and content of a website.
+
+    Testing
+        Testing involves checking the functionality, performance, and
+        security of a website or extension to ensure everything works as expected before
+        deployment or during updates.
+
+    TSconfig
+        In TYPO3 you can set how the TYPO3 backend looks with
+        TSconfig files. You can set page related appearance, backend user related
+        appearance and backend user group appearance. You can use
+        :ref:`TSconfig Reference <t3tsconfig:start>` as a overall reference to look up
+        settings that you can use for TSconfig. Normally you keep all
+        your settings in TSconfig files like
+        EXT:my_extension/Configuration/Sets/MyExtension/page.tsconfig.
+
+    Update
+
+    Vendor folder
+        The vendor folder is where external libraries and dependencies,
+        such as third-party extensions and frameworks, are stored. They are typically
+        managed by Composer, to be used by the TYPO3 system.
+
+    Var folder
+        The var folder is used to store temporary files, cached data,
+        logs, and other system-related information that helps the system function
+        efficiently during runtime.
+
+    ViewHelper
+        A view helper is a reusable function or tool used in Fluid
+        templates to manipulate or display data in a specific way, helping to keep
+        templates clean and organized.

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+    ..  card:: Glossary
+
+        Here you get an overview of important terms in TYPO3.
+
+        ..  card-footer:: :ref:`See the glossary <getting-started-glossary-index>`
+            :button-style: btn btn-secondary stretched-link
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     Extensions/Index
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