API key
A private code that lets software call an AI service. Keep it on the backend, never inside public browser code.
AI glossary.
Plain-English explanations for the words people throw around when building AI websites, automations, and business systems.
API
A way for two apps to talk to each other, like a website sending a lead to a CRM.
Webhook
An automatic message sent from one app to another when something happens, like a form submission.
Prompt
The instruction you give AI. Better prompts include goal, context, rules, examples, and output format.
Agent
An AI workflow that can take steps, use tools, and move toward a goal with rules and approvals.
RAG
Retrieval augmented generation: AI searches your docs first, then answers using the most relevant information.
Embedding
A numerical representation of text or content that helps AI search by meaning, not just exact words.
Vector database
A database built for similarity search, often used when AI needs to find relevant docs or FAQs.
Token
A small chunk of text used by AI models. Usage and pricing often depend on how many tokens are processed.
Backend
The server-side part of a website. This is where API keys, scheduled jobs, and private logic should live.
Frontend
The part visitors see in the browser: pages, buttons, forms, animations, and visible content.
Cron job
A scheduled task that runs automatically, like publishing a weekly AI learning post.
CRM
A system for tracking leads, contacts, pipeline stages, follow-up, and booked work.
Automation
A rule-based process that moves work forward after a trigger, like sending a reminder after no reply.
Guardrail
A rule that keeps AI in bounds, like requiring human approval before sending a customer message.