Glossary

WebContainer

In-browser sandbox that executes Node.js, filesystem, and terminal operations safely without server roundtrips

Artifact

Output from a build process that gets deployed or uploaded to a store (APK, IPA, extension package, etc.)

Pipeline

Sequence of automated steps from source code through artifact creation to deployment

Manifest v3

Modern Chrome extension format utilizing a service-worker background model

ABI

Application Binary Interface – contract interface enabling frontends to encode and execute blockchain calls

Pinning

Process of persisting IPFS content to ensure ongoing availability across the network

SLO

Service Level Objective – metric used for tracking operational performance

Store Track

Release distribution channel (internal, closed, open, or production)

Rollout

Phased release strategy distributing updates to user segments for safety validation

Runtime Secret

Security credential injected during execution rather than hardcoded in source

SPL Token

Solana Program Library token – Solana’s standard for fungible tokens (equivalent to ERC-20)

Metaplex

NFT standard and tooling for Solana blockchain

Devnet

Solana’s development network for testing (free SOL via airdrop)

Scaffold

Pre-built template that loads instantly (5 seconds) vs AI-generated templates

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