Glossary

This glossary defines key terms and concepts used throughout the Open PaaS Platform documentation. Use this reference to understand platform-specific terminology and technical concepts.

API Key

A unique identifier used to authenticate requests to external services. API keys provide programmatic access with configurable permissions and rate limits.

Batch Processing

Processing large volumes of data in scheduled jobs or bulk operations. Optimized for resource-intensive transformations with progress tracking and resumable operations.

Connector

A component that interfaces with external APIs, services, and systems. Connectors handle authentication, data transformation, and communication protocols to integrate external services with the Open PaaS Platform.

Event Handler

Processes asynchronous events from webhooks, message queues, and internal triggers. Ensures reliable event delivery and supports event replay for debugging.

OAuth 2.0

An authorization framework that enables applications to obtain limited access to user accounts. Used for secure authentication with external services.

Real-time Processing

Immediate processing of streaming data with sub-second latency requirements. Optimized for webhook processing, live data synchronization, and instant notifications.

SDK (Software Development Kit)

Native libraries for Python and Node.js that provide type-safe interfaces for all platform operations. Handles authentication, connection management, and API interactions.

Webhook

HTTP callbacks that external services send to notify your application of events. The platform processes webhooks through the Event Handler for real-time integrations.

Workflow Orchestrator

Manages complex multi-step processes with dependencies. Supports conditional logic, parallel execution, and error handling across multiple external systems.