Abstraction
Hiding complex detail behind a simple, predictable way of asking for things.
Plain-English glossary
Every term, defined without jargon
A quiet reference for the words that appear across the site. Each one has its own page, with room to explain.
Every word here earns its own page. This index gathers the plain-language definitions used across the site, from everyday ideas like hardware and memory to the quieter concepts that explain how a driver actually does its work. Each entry is written to be read on its own, with a short summary up top and a fuller explanation beneath.
Use the search box to jump straight to a term, or browse by letter. Wherever a definition touches another idea, you will find links to follow, so you can wander from one concept to the next at your own pace and slowly build a steady mental picture of how the pieces fit together.
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