Glossary
API: Also known as "Application Programming Interface" it is a protocol that allows for different software applications to communicate with one another.
Community Hub: A part of LivelyShelfs that helps bring the community together and allows user interaction to share sustainable habits and tips.
Database: An organized collection of information stored electronically.
Food Insecurity: Not having access to enough food to meet one's needs or not being able to access quality food to meet one's needs.
Food Waste: Food that isn't used for its intended purpose or is not used before spoiling.
GitHub: A service that allows developers to collaborate on the development of projects and provides version control.
JUnit: A testing framework for Java.
Landfills: A site where waste is disposed of, typically the waste is covered by soil.
Spoilage Calendar: An efficient and intuitive calendar provided by LivelyShelfs that notifies users of when their food is going bad
Sustainability: A goal to avoid actions that harm the environment or deplete natural resources while still meeting one's needs.
Trello: A service that helps with project management and planning.
VSCode: Also known as "Visual Studio Code" it is a development environment used by the team that is compatible with many different languages.
Web Application Framework: Software platform intended to help developers in building web applications, providing access to pre-built tools and libraries.