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Tech glossary

API, DNS, SSL and more — each term with a simple definition, a real-life analogy, and what it means as you build on Fanann.

No jargonReal-life examplesLinks to put it into practice
Term of the day[DATE]
WebhookAutomated system-to-system alert

A message one system sends another automatically the moment an event happens, like “Payment received” or “New order”.

Like a doorbell: instead of checking every few minutes if someone's there, it tells you the moment they arrive.
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Fanann Glossary30 terms
APIApplication Programming Interface
Development

An agreed way for two programs to talk: one requests data or an action, the other replies with a clear result.

Real-life analogyLike a restaurant waiter: you give them your order, they take it to the kitchen and bring back your dish — you never enter the kitchen.
In FanannFanann Agent connects your app to any service with an API: describe it in Arabic, and it writes and tests the integration.Integrations
CDNContent Delivery Network
Infrastructure

A network of distributed servers keeping copies of your images and files near visitors, so pages load faster.

Real-life analogyLike branch warehouses in every city instead of one far away: delivery gets faster.
In FanannFanann hosting regions in the Gulf and Egypt keep your site close to customers; track speed from the hosting dashboard.Hosting
DNSDomain Name System
Infrastructure

The internet's directory: it translates a domain name into a server address so the browser knows where to go.

Real-life analogyLike a phone book: look up the name, get the number.
In FanannWhen you connect your domain, Fanann gives you the exact DNS records needed and verifies them for you.Publishing & domain
GitHubCode hosting platform
Development

A platform where developers store code, track changes and collaborate on it.

Real-life analogyLike a shared folder of book drafts, with a log of every edit and who made it.
In FanannYour code is yours: sync your project with GitHub both ways and continue in any tool you like.Integrations
OTPOne-time password
Security

A temporary code sent by SMS or email that you use once to prove the account is yours.

Real-life analogyLike the order number called at pickup: valid for one order, then it expires.
In FanannSMS OTP login is ready for your app, with protection against repeated attempts.App building
PWAProgressive web app
Mobile

A website that acts like an app: installs to the home screen and opens fast, no app store needed.

Real-life analogyLike a mobile kiosk for your shop: reaches customers fast, but lacks everything a full branch has.
In FanannStart with a mobile-friendly site, and when you need more, Fanann builds native iOS and Android apps.Mobile apps
RTLRight-to-left
Design

Arabic's writing direction. A proper UI flips entirely: menus, icons, arrows and tables, not just text.

Real-life analogyLike Arabic bookshelves: they start from the right, and ordering them from the left confuses readers.
In FanannFanann is Arabic-first: the UIs the agent builds are correctly right-to-left from the first line.Fanann Agent
SEOSearch engine optimization
Marketing

Practices that help search engines understand your site and show it to people looking for what you offer.

Real-life analogyLike a clear sign and a prime spot for your shop: people find you without directions.
In FanannEdit each page's title and description via chat, and read SEO basics in Arabic on the blog.Marketing articles
SSLSSL certificate
Security

A certificate that encrypts the connection between a visitor's browser and your site — it's why you see the lock and https.

Real-life analogyLike a sealed envelope instead of a postcard: anyone en route sees there's a letter, but can't read it.
In FanannAn SSL certificate is issued and renewed automatically for every domain you connect — zero setup.Publishing & domain
SSOSingle sign-on
Security

Sign in with one account, like your company's Microsoft or Google account, to many systems without a password for each.

Real-life analogyLike one staff badge that opens every door in the building you're allowed through.
In FanannSSO for company teams with Microsoft, Google and other identity systems, with roles and permissions.Fanann Enterprise
WebhookAutomated system-to-system alert
Development

A message one system sends another automatically the moment an event happens, like “Payment received” or “New order”.

Real-life analogyLike a doorbell: instead of checking every few minutes if someone's there, it tells you the moment they arrive.
In FanannSend your app's events to any external system via Webhooks, and receive payment and shipping gateway events.Integrations
HostingHosting
Infrastructure

Where your site or app lives online: always-on servers that receive your visitors and respond to them.

Real-life analogyLike renting a shop in a market: the shop is the server, the market is the internet, and customers walk in anytime.
In FanannManaged in-region hosting: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai, Bahrain and Cairo, with backups and autoscaling.Hosting
Data residencyData residency
Data

Where your data is physically stored. Some regulations and entities require it to stay in a specific country or region.

Real-life analogyLike keeping your official papers in a safe in your country, not with a traveling relative.
In FanannChoose a hosting region — Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai, Bahrain or Cairo — and your data stays there.Trust Center
Payment gatewayPayment gateway
Payments

The service that securely takes a customer's card details, talks to the bank and returns the result: approved or declined.

Real-life analogyLike the cashier with the card machine: swipe the card, and the bank approves.
In Fanannmada, Apple Pay, STC Pay, Tabby, Tamara, KNET, BenefitPay and Fawry — enable them step by step.Payment setup
Staging environmentStaging
Publish

A copy of your app where you test changes before your customers see them.

Real-life analogyLike a dress rehearsal: you catch mistakes before the audience arrives.
In FanannTest everything in staging, then publish in one click when you're happy.Publishing & domain
EncryptionEncryption
Security

Turning data into code that only whoever holds the key can read, both in transit and at rest.

Real-life analogyLike a coded note between you and a friend: if someone else gets it, it means nothing to them.
In FanannData encrypted in transit and at rest, as part of default protection on every plan.Trust Center
Native appNative app
Mobile

An app built for the phone's own OS (iOS or Android), installed from the store and using the camera, notifications and more.

Real-life analogyLike a full branch with your decor and kitchen: a richer experience, but it needs the “mall's” approval — the app store.
In FanannFanann builds iOS and Android apps from the same chat and prepares them for store release.Mobile apps
AutoscalingAutoscaling
Infrastructure

Automatically adding server resources or instances when load rises, and reducing them when it drops.

Real-life analogyLike a restaurant opening extra registers at rush hour and closing them after.
In FanannAutoscaling adds instances within seconds at peak times, like sale seasons.Hosting
LatencyLatency
Infrastructure

The time between a user's request — like a tap — and the server's reply. The lower it is, the faster it feels.

Real-life analogyLike the time between ordering coffee and getting it: the closer the café, the faster it arrives.
In FanannIn-region hosting brings the server closer to your customers; track latency from the hosting dashboard.Hosting
E-invoiceE-invoice
Payments

An invoice issued and stored in a structured electronic format with a QR code, per your country's tax authority rules.

Real-life analogyLike a paper receipt, but tidy, digitally stamped and never lost.
In FanannQR-coded invoices issued automatically with every payment, all in one place.Payments
DatabaseDatabase
Data

The organized place your app's data lives — customers, orders, products — so you can search and edit it fast.

Real-life analogyLike a tidy archive with indexed drawers instead of a box full of papers.
In FanannEvery project comes with a database you design via chat, and view and edit its tables from the Fanann dashboard.Databases
Environment variablesEnvironment variables
Development

Settings and secret values — like API keys — kept outside the code, differing between staging and production.

Real-life analogyLike a safe's combination: you don't write it on the door, you keep it elsewhere.
In FanannStore your secret keys in project settings instead of in code, with values per environment.Workspace
RepositoryRepository
Development

The project folder with its full change history, usually managed with Git and stored on a platform like GitHub.

Real-life analogyLike a project file holding every version, from first draft to latest edit.
In FanannEvery Fanann project has code you own, and you can link it to a GitHub repository.Integrations
BackupsBackup
Data

A saved copy of your data in a separate place, to restore if something breaks or gets deleted.

Real-life analogyLike a spare house key with someone you trust.
In FanannDaily backups, and restore to any point in time in one click.Databases
PublishDeployment
Publish

Moving the latest version of your app to hosting, so people can use it at a real URL.

Real-life analogyLike opening your shop: setup's done, and the doors open to customers.
In FanannPublish in one click from your workspace: pick a region, connect your domain, and every deploy is logged.Publishing & domain
DomainDomain
Infrastructure

Your site's name on the internet, which customers type instead of a hard-to-remember numeric address.

Real-life analogyLike the name on your shop sign: people remember the name, not the plot number.
In FanannConnect a ‎.sa, ‎.ae, ‎.com or any domain, with automatic SSL.Publishing & domain
Language modelLanguage model
AI

An AI model trained on huge amounts of text that understands language and generates replies, text and code.

Real-life analogyLike a voracious reader who's read whole libraries: can write and explain, but needs clear context from you.
In FanannLanguage models are Fanann Agent's brain; Fanann adds the tools to build, test and publish.Fanann Agent
FrontendFrontend
Development

Everything the user sees and interacts with: pages, buttons, forms and colors.

Real-life analogyLike the restaurant dining room: tables, menu and decor.
In FanannThe agent builds the UI in Arabic from the first line; edit it by chatting or in code.Fanann Agent
BackendBackend
Development

The part working behind the scenes: storing data, checking logins, processing payments and sending notifications.

Real-life analogyLike the restaurant kitchen: customers never see it, but it prepares every order.
In FanannBackend, database and login are built and hosted with your app — no server to manage.App building
AI agentAI agent
AI

An AI program that doesn't just reply: it plans and takes real steps, like writing code, running it and fixing errors.

Real-life analogyLike a contractor: you explain what you want, they arrange workers and materials, hand over the house, and check in when a decision is needed.
In FanannFanann Agent builds your app from an Arabic chat, asks when it needs clarity, and tests before handing over.Fanann Agent
11 of 30
By topic

Ten topics, one simple language

Terms are grouped by topic so you know where each fits in your build journey.

Development7
API, GitHub, Webhook, Environment variables, Repository, Frontend, Backend
Infrastructure6
CDN, DNS, Hosting, Autoscaling, Latency, Domain
Security4
OTP, SSL, SSO, Encryption
Mobile2
PWA, Native app
Design1
RTL
Marketing1
SEO
Data3
Data residency, Database, Backups
Payments2
Payment gateway, E-invoice
Publish2
Staging environment, Publish
AI2
Language model, AI agent
FAQ

Glossary FAQ

We've gathered the questions we hear most about Fanann. Can't find your answer? Our team replies in Arabic.

Can't find the term you need?

Ask Fanann Agent in your workspace to explain it in Arabic. We keep adding the most requested terms.

Do I need to memorize these terms to build on Fanann?

No. The agent handles the technical details. The glossary helps you understand what's happening and decide more clearly.

Are the definitions technically accurate?

They're simplified on purpose to be clear, while keeping the meaning right. For advanced details, see the Help Center.

Talk to our team

Explore more of Fanann

Fanann AcademyLearn to build apps with AI, in Arabic.Help CenterQuick answers and step-by-step guides.Fanann BlogGuides, stories and ideas for building your digital product.

Got the terms? Try it yourself

Describe your idea in Arabic, and Fanann Agent handles the API, hosting and SSL.

Start free · No credit card · Speaks MSA & dialects

30 terms explained in Arabic

Tech glossary

API, DNS, SSL and more — each term with a simple definition, a real-life analogy, and what it means as you build on Fanann.

No jargonReal-life examplesLinks to put it into practice
Term of the day[DATE]
WebhookAutomated system-to-system alert

A message one system sends another automatically the moment an event happens, like “Payment received” or “New order”.

Like a doorbell: instead of checking every few minutes if someone's there, it tells you the moment they arrive.
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Pick a letter or type a word in Arabic or English, then tap a term to see its full explanation.

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APIApplication Programming Interface
Development

An agreed way for two programs to talk: one requests data or an action, the other replies with a clear result.

Real-life analogyLike a restaurant waiter: you give them your order, they take it to the kitchen and bring back your dish — you never enter the kitchen.
In FanannFanann Agent connects your app to any service with an API: describe it in Arabic, and it writes and tests the integration.Integrations
CDNContent Delivery Network
Infrastructure

A network of distributed servers keeping copies of your images and files near visitors, so pages load faster.

Real-life analogyLike branch warehouses in every city instead of one far away: delivery gets faster.
In FanannFanann hosting regions in the Gulf and Egypt keep your site close to customers; track speed from the hosting dashboard.Hosting
DNSDomain Name System
Infrastructure

The internet's directory: it translates a domain name into a server address so the browser knows where to go.

Real-life analogyLike a phone book: look up the name, get the number.
In FanannWhen you connect your domain, Fanann gives you the exact DNS records needed and verifies them for you.Publishing & domain
GitHubCode hosting platform
Development

A platform where developers store code, track changes and collaborate on it.

Real-life analogyLike a shared folder of book drafts, with a log of every edit and who made it.
In FanannYour code is yours: sync your project with GitHub both ways and continue in any tool you like.Integrations
OTPOne-time password
Security

A temporary code sent by SMS or email that you use once to prove the account is yours.

Real-life analogyLike the order number called at pickup: valid for one order, then it expires.
In FanannSMS OTP login is ready for your app, with protection against repeated attempts.App building
PWAProgressive web app
Mobile

A website that acts like an app: installs to the home screen and opens fast, no app store needed.

Real-life analogyLike a mobile kiosk for your shop: reaches customers fast, but lacks everything a full branch has.
In FanannStart with a mobile-friendly site, and when you need more, Fanann builds native iOS and Android apps.Mobile apps
RTLRight-to-left
Design

Arabic's writing direction. A proper UI flips entirely: menus, icons, arrows and tables, not just text.

Real-life analogyLike Arabic bookshelves: they start from the right, and ordering them from the left confuses readers.
In FanannFanann is Arabic-first: the UIs the agent builds are correctly right-to-left from the first line.Fanann Agent
SEOSearch engine optimization
Marketing

Practices that help search engines understand your site and show it to people looking for what you offer.

Real-life analogyLike a clear sign and a prime spot for your shop: people find you without directions.
In FanannEdit each page's title and description via chat, and read SEO basics in Arabic on the blog.Marketing articles
SSLSSL certificate
Security

A certificate that encrypts the connection between a visitor's browser and your site — it's why you see the lock and https.

Real-life analogyLike a sealed envelope instead of a postcard: anyone en route sees there's a letter, but can't read it.
In FanannAn SSL certificate is issued and renewed automatically for every domain you connect — zero setup.Publishing & domain
SSOSingle sign-on
Security

Sign in with one account, like your company's Microsoft or Google account, to many systems without a password for each.

Real-life analogyLike one staff badge that opens every door in the building you're allowed through.
In FanannSSO for company teams with Microsoft, Google and other identity systems, with roles and permissions.Fanann Enterprise
WebhookAutomated system-to-system alert
Development

A message one system sends another automatically the moment an event happens, like “Payment received” or “New order”.

Real-life analogyLike a doorbell: instead of checking every few minutes if someone's there, it tells you the moment they arrive.
In FanannSend your app's events to any external system via Webhooks, and receive payment and shipping gateway events.Integrations
HostingHosting
Infrastructure

Where your site or app lives online: always-on servers that receive your visitors and respond to them.

Real-life analogyLike renting a shop in a market: the shop is the server, the market is the internet, and customers walk in anytime.
In FanannManaged in-region hosting: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai, Bahrain and Cairo, with backups and autoscaling.Hosting
Data residencyData residency
Data

Where your data is physically stored. Some regulations and entities require it to stay in a specific country or region.

Real-life analogyLike keeping your official papers in a safe in your country, not with a traveling relative.
In FanannChoose a hosting region — Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai, Bahrain or Cairo — and your data stays there.Trust Center
Payment gatewayPayment gateway
Payments

The service that securely takes a customer's card details, talks to the bank and returns the result: approved or declined.

Real-life analogyLike the cashier with the card machine: swipe the card, and the bank approves.
In Fanannmada, Apple Pay, STC Pay, Tabby, Tamara, KNET, BenefitPay and Fawry — enable them step by step.Payment setup
Staging environmentStaging
Publish

A copy of your app where you test changes before your customers see them.

Real-life analogyLike a dress rehearsal: you catch mistakes before the audience arrives.
In FanannTest everything in staging, then publish in one click when you're happy.Publishing & domain
EncryptionEncryption
Security

Turning data into code that only whoever holds the key can read, both in transit and at rest.

Real-life analogyLike a coded note between you and a friend: if someone else gets it, it means nothing to them.
In FanannData encrypted in transit and at rest, as part of default protection on every plan.Trust Center
Native appNative app
Mobile

An app built for the phone's own OS (iOS or Android), installed from the store and using the camera, notifications and more.

Real-life analogyLike a full branch with your decor and kitchen: a richer experience, but it needs the “mall's” approval — the app store.
In FanannFanann builds iOS and Android apps from the same chat and prepares them for store release.Mobile apps
AutoscalingAutoscaling
Infrastructure

Automatically adding server resources or instances when load rises, and reducing them when it drops.

Real-life analogyLike a restaurant opening extra registers at rush hour and closing them after.
In FanannAutoscaling adds instances within seconds at peak times, like sale seasons.Hosting
LatencyLatency
Infrastructure

The time between a user's request — like a tap — and the server's reply. The lower it is, the faster it feels.

Real-life analogyLike the time between ordering coffee and getting it: the closer the café, the faster it arrives.
In FanannIn-region hosting brings the server closer to your customers; track latency from the hosting dashboard.Hosting
E-invoiceE-invoice
Payments

An invoice issued and stored in a structured electronic format with a QR code, per your country's tax authority rules.

Real-life analogyLike a paper receipt, but tidy, digitally stamped and never lost.
In FanannQR-coded invoices issued automatically with every payment, all in one place.Payments
DatabaseDatabase
Data

The organized place your app's data lives — customers, orders, products — so you can search and edit it fast.

Real-life analogyLike a tidy archive with indexed drawers instead of a box full of papers.
In FanannEvery project comes with a database you design via chat, and view and edit its tables from the Fanann dashboard.Databases
Environment variablesEnvironment variables
Development

Settings and secret values — like API keys — kept outside the code, differing between staging and production.

Real-life analogyLike a safe's combination: you don't write it on the door, you keep it elsewhere.
In FanannStore your secret keys in project settings instead of in code, with values per environment.Workspace
RepositoryRepository
Development

The project folder with its full change history, usually managed with Git and stored on a platform like GitHub.

Real-life analogyLike a project file holding every version, from first draft to latest edit.
In FanannEvery Fanann project has code you own, and you can link it to a GitHub repository.Integrations
BackupsBackup
Data

A saved copy of your data in a separate place, to restore if something breaks or gets deleted.

Real-life analogyLike a spare house key with someone you trust.
In FanannDaily backups, and restore to any point in time in one click.Databases
PublishDeployment
Publish

Moving the latest version of your app to hosting, so people can use it at a real URL.

Real-life analogyLike opening your shop: setup's done, and the doors open to customers.
In FanannPublish in one click from your workspace: pick a region, connect your domain, and every deploy is logged.Publishing & domain
DomainDomain
Infrastructure

Your site's name on the internet, which customers type instead of a hard-to-remember numeric address.

Real-life analogyLike the name on your shop sign: people remember the name, not the plot number.
In FanannConnect a ‎.sa, ‎.ae, ‎.com or any domain, with automatic SSL.Publishing & domain
Language modelLanguage model
AI

An AI model trained on huge amounts of text that understands language and generates replies, text and code.

Real-life analogyLike a voracious reader who's read whole libraries: can write and explain, but needs clear context from you.
In FanannLanguage models are Fanann Agent's brain; Fanann adds the tools to build, test and publish.Fanann Agent
FrontendFrontend
Development

Everything the user sees and interacts with: pages, buttons, forms and colors.

Real-life analogyLike the restaurant dining room: tables, menu and decor.
In FanannThe agent builds the UI in Arabic from the first line; edit it by chatting or in code.Fanann Agent
BackendBackend
Development

The part working behind the scenes: storing data, checking logins, processing payments and sending notifications.

Real-life analogyLike the restaurant kitchen: customers never see it, but it prepares every order.
In FanannBackend, database and login are built and hosted with your app — no server to manage.App building
AI agentAI agent
AI

An AI program that doesn't just reply: it plans and takes real steps, like writing code, running it and fixing errors.

Real-life analogyLike a contractor: you explain what you want, they arrange workers and materials, hand over the house, and check in when a decision is needed.
In FanannFanann Agent builds your app from an Arabic chat, asks when it needs clarity, and tests before handing over.Fanann Agent
11 of 30
By topic

Ten topics, one simple language

Terms are grouped by topic so you know where each fits in your build journey.

Development7
API, GitHub, Webhook, Environment variables, Repository, Frontend, Backend
Infrastructure6
CDN, DNS, Hosting, Autoscaling, Latency, Domain
Security4
OTP, SSL, SSO, Encryption
Mobile2
PWA, Native app
Design1
RTL
Marketing1
SEO
Data3
Data residency, Database, Backups
Payments2
Payment gateway, E-invoice
Publish2
Staging environment, Publish
AI2
Language model, AI agent
FAQ

Glossary FAQ

We've gathered the questions we hear most about Fanann. Can't find your answer? Our team replies in Arabic.

Talk to our team
Can't find the term you need?

Ask Fanann Agent in your workspace to explain it in Arabic. We keep adding the most requested terms.

Do I need to memorize these terms to build on Fanann?

No. The agent handles the technical details. The glossary helps you understand what's happening and decide more clearly.

Are the definitions technically accurate?

They're simplified on purpose to be clear, while keeping the meaning right. For advanced details, see the Help Center.

Explore more of Fanann

Fanann AcademyLearn to build apps with AI, in Arabic.Learn moreHelp CenterQuick answers and step-by-step guides.Learn moreFanann BlogGuides, stories and ideas for building your digital product.Learn more

Got the terms? Try it yourself

Describe your idea in Arabic, and Fanann Agent handles the API, hosting and SSL.

Start free · No credit card · Speaks MSA & dialects