Technical Glossary Plain-English definitions for every technical term you'll encounter while building your SaaS. No jargon. No condescension. --- The Basics API (Application Programming Interface) A way for two pieces of software to talk to each other. When your app gets weather data from a weather service, it's using an API. When you connect Stripe for payments, you're using Stripe's API. Think of it as a menu at a restaurant — it tells you what you can order (request) and what you'll get back (response). Database Where your app stores information. Users, their data, settings — everything li…