Glossary · R

14 terms starting with R.

AI

RAG

Retrieval-augmented generation — an AI pattern that grounds LLM outputs in retrieved documents so answers cite real sources instead of hallucinating.

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Frontend

React

A JavaScript library for building user interfaces from reusable components.

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Mobile

React Native

A framework for building native mobile apps using React components.

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SEO

Redirect

Sending users and search engines from one URL to another.

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Backend

Redis

An in-memory data store used for cache, sessions, and message queues.

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Process

Refactor

Improving the structure of existing code without changing its behaviour.

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Backend

Regex

Regular expressions — patterns for matching text.

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Testing

Regression Testing

Re-running tests to make sure a change didn't break something that used to work.

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Process

Repository

A storage location for code, usually managed with Git.

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Design

Responsive Design

Layouts that adapt to any screen size — phone, tablet, desktop, TV.

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Backend

REST API

A pattern for structuring APIs around resources and HTTP methods.

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Sales

Retainer

A recurring monthly fee for ongoing services.

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SEO

Rich Snippet

A search result with enhanced display — star ratings, prices, FAQ, breadcrumb.

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SEO

Robots.txt

A file at your site root telling crawlers which URLs they can and can't access.

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