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Feature flag

A mechanism enabling features independently of code deployment. It controls rollouts and experiments but requires removing obsolete flags and testing variants.

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Flask

A Python web framework with a small core and extensions. Additional architectural components, such as database integration, can be chosen separately.

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Framework

Structures and conventions organising application development. A framework typically controls part of execution; a library is more often called by application code.

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Freeware

Software offered without usage fees within defined terms. Freeware does not automatically imply open source, modification rights or unrestricted redistribution.

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Front-end developer

A developer building the part of an application that people interact with. Web work typically uses HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Responsibilities also include interface behaviour, accessibility and operation across devices.

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Frontend

The application layer responsible for presentation and user interaction. Browser frontends typically use HTML, CSS and JavaScript and communicate with services.

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FuelPHP

A PHP framework supporting modular HMVC architecture. Older projects require checks of environment compatibility and maintained-update availability.

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Full-stack developer

A developer working on both user interfaces and server-side application logic. Skills depend on the technology stack. Full-stack does not mean knowing every language or replacing every specialist on a team.

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