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YouWare Platform Glossary

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YouWare Fundamentals

• Full-Stack Application — An app that includes the frontend, backend, and data layer.
  In YouWare: Every project can be production-ready, not just a landing page.
• MVP (Minimum Viable Product) — The leanest version of your product that solves a real problem.
  In YouWare: Launch fast, learn from users, and iterate with AI instead of building infrastructure first.
• AI API (Legacy) — A YouWare-built application that exposes AI capabilities (chatbots, assistants, generators) via API.
  In YouWare: No longer available for new projects. Existing projects using AI API continue to work. For new projects, use YouBase Secrets to store API keys and integrate AI models.
• Credits — The usage-based currency for AI generation, compute, and advanced services.
  In YouWare: Pay only for what you use. Credits fuel tasks like code generation, publishing, and model upgrades.
• Remix — Starting from an existing project and tailoring it to your needs.
  In YouWare: Duplicate any public build, tweak it, and ship your version instantly.
• Tab Tab Prompt Completion — Inline prompt suggestions that appear when you hit Tab twice.
  In YouWare: Finish prompts faster with context-aware completions that reduce typing.
• Boost — An AI-powered enhancement that polishes existing blocks or components.
  In YouWare: Quickly improve layout, copy, or visuals without rebuilding from scratch.
• Visual Editing — Point-and-click editing mode for adjusting layout, spacing, and styles.
  In YouWare: Make precise UI tweaks without writing CSS; perfect for fine-tuning generated pages.
• Code View — The full source editor with syntax highlighting and AI assistance.
  In YouWare: Jump into the code when you need granular control or want to add custom logic.
• Creator Studio — The workspace for managing projects, assets, and team members.
  In YouWare: Centralize everything related to your builds in one dashboard.
• YouWare Backend — Managed backend services for data, auth, and automation.
  In YouWare: Configure tables, triggers, and functions visually—no manual server setup required.
• YouWare Credit Care — Monthly Credit Rewinds that refund failed AI attempts.
  In YouWare: Experiment freely knowing misfires won’t permanently consume Credits.

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AI Concepts

• Prompt — The instruction you give the AI to describe what you want built or changed.
  In YouWare: Treat prompts like you’re briefing a full-stack teammate—clarity and detail unlock the best results.
• Generative AI — Technology that creates new content (text, code, images) from patterns it has learned.
  In YouWare: It powers every “describe it, ship it” workflow across the platform.
• Context Window — The amount of information an AI model can remember while responding.
  In YouWare: Long discussions stay on track because the AI keeps earlier instructions inside the window.
• Prompt Engineering — Crafting precise instructions that produce reliable AI outputs.
  In YouWare: The better your prompt, the fewer retries you need.
• Token — A slice of text the AI processes (roughly a word or part of a word).
  In YouWare: Complex requests that use more tokens may cost more Credits.
• Hallucination — When an AI generates output that’s incorrect or unsupported.
  In YouWare: Nudge the AI with a follow-up prompt or use Credit Care to rewind.
• LLM (Large Language Model) — The brains behind the responses, trained on massive datasets.
  In YouWare: Switch between models like GPT‑4, Claude, or Gemini depending on speed or fidelity needs.
• Text-to-Image Generation — Turning written descriptions into visuals.
  In YouWare: Generate custom artwork and UI assets through Image Generator or the AI API.

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Building Blocks & Workflow

• Component — A reusable chunk of UI such as a button, card, or form.
  In YouWare: Edit Components in isolation without breaking the rest of the page.
• Block — A larger section composed of multiple Components (hero, testimonials, pricing).
  In YouWare: Prompts often output Blocks you can rearrange or save as favorites.
• Frontend — Everything the user sees and interacts with in the browser.
  In YouWare: Generated with modern best practices, responsive by default.
• Backend — The logic layer that handles data, automation, and security.
  In YouWare: Auto-configured services manage auth, APIs, and workflows for you.
• Database — Structured storage for content, user data, or transactions.
  In YouWare: Manage data from the dashboard without writing SQL.
• Deployment — Publishing your project to the web.
  In YouWare: One click to go from draft to live—Supabase and Vercel integrations included.
• IDE (Integrated Development Environment) — A coding workspace with editor, tools, and previews.
  In YouWare: Use the browser editor or the VS Code / Cursor plugin to work locally.
• Repository (Repo) — The version-controlled home for your source code.
  In YouWare: Connect GitHub to sync every commit and collaborate safely.
• Version Control — Tracking changes so you can revert or review history.
  In YouWare: GitHub backup plus YouWare History keeps every iteration recoverable.
• Tech Stack — The languages, frameworks, and tools behind your project.
  In YouWare: Auto-detected when you upload code, so setup is instant.
• Authentication (Auth) — Verifying users before granting access.
  In YouWare: Built-in auth handles sign-up, login, and sessions out of the box.
• Edge Functions — Serverless logic that runs close to the user for low latency.
  In YouWare: Use them for triggers like notifications, counters, or custom automation.
• Real-time Updates — Data that appears instantly without refreshing the page.
  In YouWare: Perfect for live dashboards, chat, and multiplayer experiences.

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Design & Experience

• User Flow — The path a visitor follows to accomplish a goal.
  Why it matters: Smooth flows keep users engaged and confident.
• Responsive Design — Layouts that adapt automatically to every screen size.
  Why it matters: Every YouWare project ships responsive by default.
• Wireframe — A low-fidelity layout to explore structure before visual design.
  Why it matters: Collect feedback early, then iterate with AI.
• CTA (Call to Action) — Copy or buttons that nudge users to take the next step.
  Why it matters: Clear CTAs drive conversions, so YouWare places them for you.
• Pixel-Perfect — Code that matches the design exactly, down to spacing and colors.
  Why it matters: Figma-to-code exports stay faithful to the original mock.
• SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) — Vector images that stay sharp at any size.
  Why it matters: Icons and illustrations look crisp on every display.

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Integrations & Connections

• API (Application Programming Interface) — Rules that let software talk to each other.
  In YouWare: Connect services like payments, CRMs, or AI providers without manual plumbing.
• MCP (Model Context Protocol) — A standard for connecting AI agents to external tools.
  In YouWare: Enable MCP tools (Figma, Notion, GitHub, etc.) to extend your project instantly.
• Integration — Linking external services so data flows seamlessly.
  In YouWare: Toggle the integrations you need; YouWare handles auth and configuration.
• API Key — A secret identifier proving your app has permission to call an API.
  In YouWare: Stored securely so you don’t expose credentials in the frontend.
• Personal Access Token (PAT) — A scoped token that grants limited access to services like GitHub.
  In YouWare: Use PATs for integrations while keeping your main account secure.
• OAuth — A standard that lets users authorize apps without sharing passwords.
  In YouWare: Commonly used when connecting accounts like GitHub or Figma.
• Credentials — Any data (passwords, tokens) that proves identity.
  In YouWare: Managed and encrypted; never shipped to the client.
• Scope / Permissions — The specific actions an integration is allowed to perform.
  In YouWare: Grant just enough access—read-only, write, admin—to keep projects safe.
• Rate Limiting — API guardrails that cap how many requests can be made in a timeframe.
  In YouWare: Respect limits to avoid timeouts or throttling.
• Web Scraping — Programmatically extracting data from webpages.
  In YouWare: Use the Web Scraper tool to pull structured data for your apps.

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Data & Backend

• CRUD — Create, Read, Update, Delete—the four basic database operations.
  In YouWare: Build CRUD dashboards and tooling without writing boilerplate.
• React — A component-based JavaScript framework maintained by Meta.
  In YouWare: Default framework for 0‑1 creation because it yields organized AI-generated code.
• HTML Mode — Building with classic HTML/CSS/JS instead of frameworks.
  In YouWare: Ideal for lightweight landing pages or importing existing static sites.
• Refactoring — Improving code structure without changing features.
  In YouWare: Ask the AI to clean up, optimize, or modernize legacy codebases.
• Framework — A scaffold of libraries and patterns that speeds up development.
  In YouWare: Automatically detected when you upload code, so setup stays effortless.
• JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) — A lightweight format for structuring data.
  In YouWare: The common language for APIs and data storage across your project.

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Growth & Reliability

• SEO (Search Engine Optimization) — Techniques that improve search ranking.
  In YouWare: Clean markup, metadata prompts, and fast performance boost discoverability.
• SSL Certificate — Encryption and identity validation for secure browsing.
  In YouWare: Every deployed project includes SSL by default—no manual setup required.
• Deployment — Turning a project into a live, shareable experience.
  In YouWare: Publish with one click or hook into your deployment pipeline.

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