| Thread |
A thread is independent execution of sequential instructions within a program. Threads allow for parallel processing. |
| Marshalling |
The process of converting a machine dependent form of data to an independent form that can be serialized and sent to another machine or process. |
| Unmarshalling |
Returns a serialized version of data back into a machine dependent form. |
| REST |
A stateless HTTP communication methodology. |
| Draw |
Draw=simulation replication=dice roll. It is a reference to gambling and a common term an observation in a simulation. |
| ISO Date Format |
YYYY-MM-DD or YYYYMMDD |
| ISO Datetime Format |
YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ss.sss or YYYYMMDDThhmmss.sss |
| nil |
Representation of an undefined pointer in Golang. |
| Fact |
Any data that is deemed important to share with other nodes. |
| Key |
A unique value used to locate a record in a table. |
| Strongly typed |
Strict variable type rules checked at compile time. |
| Keyed off |
Referenced through a key |