Structure Glossary

Browse 7 structure terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

7 Structure Terms

Business Unit
A distinct part of a company with its own focus, leadership, customers, or financial accountability. Large startups and scaling companies often create business...
Code Block
A grouped section of code treated as a single structured unit, usually delimited by braces, indentation, or other language syntax. Code blocks define scopes,...
Code Structure
The arrangement of code into files, functions, classes, modules, and layers, along with the dependencies between them. Clear code structure makes it easier to...
Conversation Tree
A branching representation of possible conversational paths, replies, or decision points rather than a single linear thread. Conversation trees are used in...
Core Module
A central module that contains foundational logic, interfaces, or services required by the rest of an application. Core modules typically define stable...
Repository Structure
The layout and organizational pattern of files, modules, documentation, and automation within a repository. In team environments, repository structure is one...
Repo Structure
The way files, directories, modules, and supporting materials are organized inside a repository. In collaborative software work, repo structure has outsized...

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