An agreed way for two programs to talk: one requests data or an action, the other replies with a clear result.
Tech glossary
API, DNS, SSL and more — each term with a simple definition, a real-life analogy, and what it means as you build on Fanann.
A message one system sends another automatically the moment an event happens, like “Payment received” or “New order”.
Look up any term
Pick a letter or type a word in Arabic or English, then tap a term to see its full explanation.
A network of distributed servers keeping copies of your images and files near visitors, so pages load faster.
The internet's directory: it translates a domain name into a server address so the browser knows where to go.
A platform where developers store code, track changes and collaborate on it.
A temporary code sent by SMS or email that you use once to prove the account is yours.
A website that acts like an app: installs to the home screen and opens fast, no app store needed.
Arabic's writing direction. A proper UI flips entirely: menus, icons, arrows and tables, not just text.
Practices that help search engines understand your site and show it to people looking for what you offer.
A certificate that encrypts the connection between a visitor's browser and your site — it's why you see the lock and https.
Sign in with one account, like your company's Microsoft or Google account, to many systems without a password for each.
A message one system sends another automatically the moment an event happens, like “Payment received” or “New order”.
Where your site or app lives online: always-on servers that receive your visitors and respond to them.
Where your data is physically stored. Some regulations and entities require it to stay in a specific country or region.
The service that securely takes a customer's card details, talks to the bank and returns the result: approved or declined.
A copy of your app where you test changes before your customers see them.
Turning data into code that only whoever holds the key can read, both in transit and at rest.
An app built for the phone's own OS (iOS or Android), installed from the store and using the camera, notifications and more.
Automatically adding server resources or instances when load rises, and reducing them when it drops.
The time between a user's request — like a tap — and the server's reply. The lower it is, the faster it feels.
An invoice issued and stored in a structured electronic format with a QR code, per your country's tax authority rules.
The organized place your app's data lives — customers, orders, products — so you can search and edit it fast.
Settings and secret values — like API keys — kept outside the code, differing between staging and production.
The project folder with its full change history, usually managed with Git and stored on a platform like GitHub.
A saved copy of your data in a separate place, to restore if something breaks or gets deleted.
Moving the latest version of your app to hosting, so people can use it at a real URL.
Your site's name on the internet, which customers type instead of a hard-to-remember numeric address.
An AI model trained on huge amounts of text that understands language and generates replies, text and code.
Everything the user sees and interacts with: pages, buttons, forms and colors.
The part working behind the scenes: storing data, checking logins, processing payments and sending notifications.
An AI program that doesn't just reply: it plans and takes real steps, like writing code, running it and fixing errors.
Ten topics, one simple language
Terms are grouped by topic so you know where each fits in your build journey.
Glossary FAQ
We've gathered the questions we hear most about Fanann. Can't find your answer? Our team replies in Arabic.
Can't find the term you need?
Ask Fanann Agent in your workspace to explain it in Arabic. We keep adding the most requested terms.
Do I need to memorize these terms to build on Fanann?
No. The agent handles the technical details. The glossary helps you understand what's happening and decide more clearly.
Are the definitions technically accurate?
They're simplified on purpose to be clear, while keeping the meaning right. For advanced details, see the Help Center.
Explore more of Fanann
Got the terms? Try it yourself
Describe your idea in Arabic, and Fanann Agent handles the API, hosting and SSL.
Start free · No credit card · Speaks MSA & dialects
Tech glossary
API, DNS, SSL and more — each term with a simple definition, a real-life analogy, and what it means as you build on Fanann.
A message one system sends another automatically the moment an event happens, like “Payment received” or “New order”.
Look up any term
Pick a letter or type a word in Arabic or English, then tap a term to see its full explanation.
An agreed way for two programs to talk: one requests data or an action, the other replies with a clear result.
A network of distributed servers keeping copies of your images and files near visitors, so pages load faster.
The internet's directory: it translates a domain name into a server address so the browser knows where to go.
A platform where developers store code, track changes and collaborate on it.
A temporary code sent by SMS or email that you use once to prove the account is yours.
A website that acts like an app: installs to the home screen and opens fast, no app store needed.
Arabic's writing direction. A proper UI flips entirely: menus, icons, arrows and tables, not just text.
Practices that help search engines understand your site and show it to people looking for what you offer.
A certificate that encrypts the connection between a visitor's browser and your site — it's why you see the lock and https.
Sign in with one account, like your company's Microsoft or Google account, to many systems without a password for each.
A message one system sends another automatically the moment an event happens, like “Payment received” or “New order”.
Where your site or app lives online: always-on servers that receive your visitors and respond to them.
Where your data is physically stored. Some regulations and entities require it to stay in a specific country or region.
The service that securely takes a customer's card details, talks to the bank and returns the result: approved or declined.
A copy of your app where you test changes before your customers see them.
Turning data into code that only whoever holds the key can read, both in transit and at rest.
An app built for the phone's own OS (iOS or Android), installed from the store and using the camera, notifications and more.
Automatically adding server resources or instances when load rises, and reducing them when it drops.
The time between a user's request — like a tap — and the server's reply. The lower it is, the faster it feels.
An invoice issued and stored in a structured electronic format with a QR code, per your country's tax authority rules.
The organized place your app's data lives — customers, orders, products — so you can search and edit it fast.
Settings and secret values — like API keys — kept outside the code, differing between staging and production.
The project folder with its full change history, usually managed with Git and stored on a platform like GitHub.
A saved copy of your data in a separate place, to restore if something breaks or gets deleted.
Moving the latest version of your app to hosting, so people can use it at a real URL.
Your site's name on the internet, which customers type instead of a hard-to-remember numeric address.
An AI model trained on huge amounts of text that understands language and generates replies, text and code.
Everything the user sees and interacts with: pages, buttons, forms and colors.
The part working behind the scenes: storing data, checking logins, processing payments and sending notifications.
An AI program that doesn't just reply: it plans and takes real steps, like writing code, running it and fixing errors.
Ten topics, one simple language
Terms are grouped by topic so you know where each fits in your build journey.
Glossary FAQ
We've gathered the questions we hear most about Fanann. Can't find your answer? Our team replies in Arabic.
Talk to our teamCan't find the term you need?
Ask Fanann Agent in your workspace to explain it in Arabic. We keep adding the most requested terms.
Do I need to memorize these terms to build on Fanann?
No. The agent handles the technical details. The glossary helps you understand what's happening and decide more clearly.
Are the definitions technically accurate?
They're simplified on purpose to be clear, while keeping the meaning right. For advanced details, see the Help Center.
Explore more of Fanann
Got the terms? Try it yourself
Describe your idea in Arabic, and Fanann Agent handles the API, hosting and SSL.
Start free · No credit card · Speaks MSA & dialects