Test-driven development
An approach where a test of expected behaviour precedes implementation, followed by refactoring. It does not mean writing arbitrary tests after completing a feature.
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Clear filtersThird-party login
Signing in with an account held by another provider, such as Google. OpenID Connect confirms identity without sharing that account's password with the application. Data access depends on the integration and permissions.
Definition and sourcesTime-based one-time password
A one-time code derived from a shared secret and time. It needs clock synchronisation; codes can be phished, so TOTP is not universally phishing-resistant.
Definition and sourcesTranspiler
A tool transforming source code into other source code, such as older syntax. It need not provide missing runtime functionality.
Definition and sourcesTwo-factor authentication
Authentication using two different factor types, such as a password and a device. Two passwords are not two factors; phishing resistance depends on the method.
Definition and sourcesTypeScript
A language extending JavaScript with static typing. Type checks help before execution but do not replace validation of network input.
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