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An API (Application Programming Interface) is a collection of definitions and protocols that lets different software applications communicate. It acts as an intermediary that sends requests from one application to another and returns the response. APIs make it possible to use functionality from other services without knowing their internal workings.
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is a stylesheet language used to describe the presentation of HTML documents. It controls how elements are displayed on a web page, including colors, fonts, spacing, positioning, and responsive behavior. CSS lets you separate content (HTML) from presentation.
Git is a distributed version control system that tracks changes in files. It enables developers to collaborate on projects, track changes, revert to earlier versions, and work on features in parallel via branches. Git is the industry standard for version control in software development.
JavaScript is a dynamic programming language originally developed for web browsers. It enables interactive web pages and is now also used server-side (Node.js). JavaScript is essential for modern web development and supports both functional and object-oriented programming.
REST (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural style for designing APIs. RESTful APIs use HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) to perform CRUD operations on resources. They are stateless, which means each request contains all information needed to process it.
A shader is a program that runs on the GPU and determines how pixels or vertices are computed and displayed. Shaders control effects like lighting, shadows, reflections, and materials. There are different types: vertex shaders (move points), fragment/pixel shaders (determine colors), and compute shaders.
Unity is a cross-platform game engine developed by Unity Technologies. It is used to build 2D and 3D games, VR/AR apps, simulations, and interactive experiences. Unity uses C# as its primary programming language and provides a visual editor, asset store, and extensive documentation.
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