Glossary
C​
Common Intermediate Language (CIL)
During compilation of .NET programming languages, the source code is translated into CIL code rather than platform or processor-specific object code. CIL is a CPU- and platform-independent instruction set that can be executed in any environment supporting the .NET framework. CIL code is verified for safety during run time, providing better security and reliability than natively compiled binaries. [WikiCIL]
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Encryption
In cryptography, encryption is the process of transforming information (referred to as plaintext) using an algorithm (called cipher) to make it unreadable to anyone except those possessing special knowledge, usually referred to as a key. The result of the process is encrypted information (in cryptography, referred to as ciphertext). In many contexts, the word encryption also implicitly refers to the reverse process, decryption (e.g. “software for encryption” can typically also perform decryption), to make the encrypted information readable again (i.e. to make it unencrypted). [WikiENC]
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Homomorphic Encryption (HE)
Homomorphic encryption is a form of encryption that allows to perform calculations on encrypted data without decrypting it first. The result of such computation is produced in encrypted form. When decrypted, the output is the same as if the calculations had been performed on the unencrypted data. [WikiHE]
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Indistinguishable Obfuscation (iO)
Indistinguishability obfuscation is a cryptographic primitive that provides a formal notion of program obfuscation. Informally, obfuscation hides the implementation of a program while still allowing users to run it. [WikiIO]
Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
An integrated development environment (IDE) is a software application that provides comprehensive facilities to computer programmers for software development. An IDE normally consists of at least a source code editor, build automation tools and a debugger.
Intellectual Property (IP)
In law, intellectual property (IP) is an umbrella term for various legal entitlements which attach to certain names, written and recorded media, and inventions. The holders of these legal entitlements may exercise various exclusive rights in relation to the subject matter of the IP. The adjective "intellectual" reflects the fact that this term concerns a process of the mind. The noun "property" implies that ideation is analogous to the construction of tangible objects. Consequently, this term is controversial. [WikiIP]
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Peephole optimization
In compiler theory, peephole optimization is a kind of optimization performed over a very small set of instructions in a segment of generated code. The set is called a "peephole" or a "window". It works by recognizing sets of instructions that don't actually do anything, or that can be replaced by a leaner set of instructions. [WikiPeepholeOptimization]
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Reflection
In computer science, reflection is the process by which a computer program of the appropriate type can be modified in the process of being executed, in a manner that depends on abstract features of its code and its runtime behavior. Figuratively speaking, it is then said that the program has the ability to "observe" and possibly to modify its own structure and behavior. [WikiReflectionCS]
Remoting (.NET Remoting)
.NET Remoting is a Microsoft application programming interface (API) for interprocess communication released in 2002 with the 1.0 version of .NET Framework. .NET Remoting allows an application to make an object (termed remotable object) available across remoting boundaries, which includes different appdomains, processes or even different computers connected by a network. [WikiRemoting]
Reverse engineering
Reverse engineering is the process of discovering the technological principles of a device or object or system through analysis of its structure, function and operation. It often involves taking something (e.g. a mechanical device, an electronic component, a software program) apart and analyzing its workings in detail, usually to try to make a new device or program that does the same thing without copying anything from the original. [WikiRE]